estrich
estrich is the obsolete form of ostrich.
Meaning of ostrich
Noun
ostrich (plural ostriches)
- A large flightless bird of the order Struthioniformes.
- The most widespread species of that order, known as the common ostrich (Struthio camelus).
- Could a Taff'ta ſcarf, a long Eſtridge vvhing, / A ſtiffe Iron Doublet, and a Brazeel Pole / Tempt thee from Cambrick ſheets, fine active Thighs, / From Caudles vvhere the precious Amber ſvvims?1634 (first performance), William D’avenant [i.e., William Davenant], The Wits: A Comedie; […], published 1636; republished in Two Excellent Plays: […], London: […] G. Bedel, and T[homas] Collins...
- The most widespread species of that order, known as the common ostrich (Struthio camelus).
- The rhea.
- The Lengua Indians of the Gran Chaco love to hunt the ostrich1911, James George Frazer, The Golden Bough, volume 8, page 245
- One who buries their head in the sand instead of acknowledging problems.
- The hypothetical completion of a hole five strokes under par (a quintuple birdie, quadruple eagle, triple albatross, or double condor).
Forms of estrich
| plural | estriches |
|---|---|
| alternative form | estridge |
Questions about estrich
- What is estrich the obsolete form of?
- Estrich is the obsolete form of ostrich.
Words near estrich in the dictionary
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