writing master

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English

Emberiza citrinella eggs

Etymology

The bird is so called because of the scribbly marks on its eggs.

Noun

writing master (plural writing masters)

  1. (dated) A male teacher of penmanship.
  2. A bird, the yellow bunting or yellowhammer, Emberiza citrinella.
    Synonym: scribble lark

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