1. (n.) Any bird; esp., any large edible bird.

2. (n.) Any domesticated bird used as food, as a hen, turkey, duck; in a more restricted sense, the common domestic cock or hen (Gallus domesticus).

3. (v. i.) To catch or kill wild fowl, for game or food, as by shooting, or by decoys, nets, etc.

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