The dead body of such a bird, said in Tudor times to act as a weather vane when hung from a beam.
A kingfisher whose nesting by the sea was said, in classical mythology, to cause the Gods to restrain the wind and waves.
A tropical kingfisher of the genus Halcyon, such as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.
Pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher.
Calm, undisturbed, peaceful, serene.
A prolonged wail for a deceased person.
Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.
Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
Fierce, intense, vehement.
To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.
To mourn.
To make cold, to sharpen.
To utter a keen.