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jailbird
noun jail·bird \-ˌbərd\
: a person who has often been in jail or prison
Full Definition of JAILBIRD
: a person confined in jail; especially : a habitual criminal
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First Known Use of JAILBIRD
1603
Rhymes with JAILBIRD
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