jackdaw的词源

英文词源

jackdaw (n.)

1540s, the common name of the daw (Corvus monedula), "which frequents church towers, old buildings, etc.; noted for its loquacity and thievish propensities" [OED]. See jack (n.) + daw.

In modern times, parrots are almost the only birds that have the gift of speech, though connoisseurs are not ignorant that starlings and jackdaws have good abilities in that way, when properly educated. ["Chambers' Home Book and Pocket Miscellany," 1853]

中文词源

jackdaw：寒鸦

jack,代称，daw,乌鸦，拟声词，模仿其叫声。

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