Birdbolt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Birdbolt is a noun meaning A short blunt arrow for killing birds without piercing them.
Meaning
A short blunt arrow for killing birds without piercing them.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Anything that smites without penetrating.
Example Sentences
To be generous, / guiltless and of free disposition, is to take those / things for bird-bolts that you deem cannon-bullets:
Word Forms
- birdbolts
- bird-bolt
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bird, wing-shot, hawkbell, birdy, gamebird, birdie.
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