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.
Of a person, etc.: behaving in a manner deserving contempt; base, despicable, wicked.
Of weather: causing much discomfort; very unpleasant; miserable.
Characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.
Of an inferior or unworthy nature or social status; contemptible, lowly.
Of an insignificant, mean, or poor nature; miserable, paltry, worthless.
Used to express annoyance towards or dislike of someone or something: bloody, damned.