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WAGTAIL

\wˈaɡte͡ɪl], \wˈaɡte‍ɪl], \w_ˈa_ɡ_t_eɪ_l]\

Definitions of WAGTAIL

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A small bird with a long tail which is habitually jerked up and down.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A small bird, belonging to the genus motacilla, and named from the incessant wagging of its long tail.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A small bird of several species, so called from the incessant motion of its long tail.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A small bird of several species, so named from the incessant motion of its long tail ;- especially the pied or black and white species, called the waterwag-tail.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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