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(1):

(n.) A small American finch (Spinus tristis); the thistle bird.

(2):

(n.) The yellow-hammer.

(3):

(n.) A beautiful bright-colored European finch (Carduelis elegans). The name refers to the large patch of yellow on the wings. The front of the head and throat are bright red; the nape, with part of the wings and tail, black; - called also goldspink, goldie, fool's coat, drawbird, draw-water, thistle finch, and sweet William.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Oldfinch'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​o/oldfinch.html. 1828.
 
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