Definition of "oof-bird" [oof-bird]

• An imaginary ‘bird’ or fairy godmother who can be coaxed into generosity; hence, the one who furnishes the money; the source of supplies. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "The probability is that he's a crackpot; and if he isn't, he has some little game on foot -- in close association with the hunt of the oof-bird!"
• "But if she's as young as they say, she could have waited a bit for the oof-bird to fly her way."
• "I tell you squarely, I'd walk into the jaws of the devil himself to effect the capture of the oof-bird. ""