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Search phrase: lapwing

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The Comedy of ErrorsCE IV.ii.27Far from her nest the lapwing cries away. Farre from her nest the Lapwing cries away;
HamletHam V.ii.182This lapwing runs away with the shell on hisThis Lapwing runs away with the shell on his
Measure for MeasureMM I.iv.32With maids to seem the lapwing and to jest,With Maids to seeme the Lapwing, and to iest
Much Ado About NothingMA III.i.24For look where Beatrice, like a lapwing, runsFor looke where Beatrice like a Lapwing runs

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lapwingtype of plover [bird with wily methods of escaping the notice of predators; associated with amorous intrigue]

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
LAPWINGBASIClapwing n

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