WINDSUCKER

Etymology

Noun

windsucker (plural windsuckers)

A horse with the habit of windsucking.

(archaic) synonym of windfucker.

The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).

(derogatory) A term of abuse.

Synonyms

• (bird; term of abuse): fuckwind, windfucker, windhover

Source: Wiktionary


Wind"-suck`er, n.

1. (Far.) A horse given to wind-sucking Law.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The kestrel. B. Jonson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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