Where does “birdkeeper” come from?
birdkeeper (English) comes from English bird, from Middle English brid, from Old English bridd — young bird, chick; chicken.
birdkeeper (English): One who cultivates birds as a hobby
Definitions
- One who cultivates birds as a hobby
Ancestry of “birdkeeper”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | bird | A member of the class of animals Aves in the... |
| 2 | Middle English | brid | a young bird, a bird in general; Alternative form... |
| 3 | Old English | bridd | young bird, chick; chicken |