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pilot-bird
n. This name is given toa sea-bird of the Caribbean Islands. In Australia itis applied to Pycnoptil...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
A pilot who has become sufficiently acquainted with the nature of any particular coast, to conduct a ship or fleet from one part of it to another; but only within his limits. He may be superseded by the first branch-pilot he meets after passing his bounds.
n. This name is given toa sea-bird of the Caribbean Islands. In Australia itis applied to Pycnoptil...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris