heronsew

noun

her·​on·​sew

ˈherənˌsō,

-sü

plural -s

dialectal, British

: heron

Word History

Etymology

Middle English heronsewe, from Middle French heroncel, heronceau young heron, diminutive of hairon, heron

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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