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Bat-fish, n. 111: This bird they called the Wattlebird, and also the Poy-bird,from its having little tufts of curled hair under its throat,which they called poies, from the Otaheitan word for ear-rings. 4: Podargus Cuvieri, Vig. The word issometimes used instead of Opossum, where preciseaccuracy is desired, but its popular use in Australia is rare.

Purees: A statement has been made that is veryserious. 29: I get quite bushed in these streets. 164: One [sentry] at the lock-up, a regular American log-hut. It is a difficult matter on which to speak decidedly, butprobably no great mistake was made, and the word received wasa genuine name of the animal.