or Arcadian bird, subs. phr. (common).—An ass: see NIGHTINGALE.
1694. MOTTEUX, Rabelais, V. vii. Note. The country abounds with these ARCADIAN NIGHTINGALES. Ibid., ‘As you know, that ARCADIAN BIRD’S note is very harmonious.’
or Arcadian bird, subs. phr. (common).—An ass: see NIGHTINGALE.
1694. MOTTEUX, Rabelais, V. vii. Note. The country abounds with these ARCADIAN NIGHTINGALES. Ibid., ‘As you know, that ARCADIAN BIRD’S note is very harmonious.’
