Definition of "linnets" []

• Plural form of linnet. (noun)

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• "In order to entice the wild birds to alight amongst the nets, call birds are employed, of which there must be one or two of each of the different kinds which are expected to be caught, such as linnets, goldfinches, greenfinches, etc."
• "Chased by rooks, and scattering meadow pipits and linnets in its wake, it bounded along on V-shaped wings, as if attached to the sky with loose elastic."
• "It is probable that the linnets and tomtits of the last century gossiped a great deal about the chief justice."