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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Ou’zel.
 
The blackbird; sometimes the thrush is so called. (Anglo-Saxon, sle, a blackbird.) Bottom speaks of the “ousel cock, so black of hue with orange tawny bill.” (Midsummer Night’s Dream.)   1
 


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