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gallows bird

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gallows bird

n. Informal

One who is destined or deserves to be hanged.

gallows bird

n

Informal a person considered deserving of hanging

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gallows bird - a person who deserves to be hanged

scoundrel, villain - a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

Translations

gallows bird n (fam) → pendaglio da forca, avanzo di galera

gallows bird n (fam) → pendaglio da forca, avanzo di galera

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