Meaning Of The Word Swan-upping
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What's The Definition Of Swan-upping?
swan-upping in British English
the practice in England of marking young swans with a notch in the upper beak as a sign of ownership noun: the practice or action of marking nicks in swans' beaks as a sign of ownership noun: the taking up of young swans to mark them with nicks on the beak for identification |
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