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heronsew

noun
her·​on·​sew | \ ˈherənˌsō, -sü\
plural -s

Definition of heronsew

dialectal, British
: heron

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First Known Use of heronsew

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for heronsew

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

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