crossbill

noun
/ˈkɹɒsbɪl/

Etymology

From cross + bill.

  1. derived from bulla
  2. derived from bulle
  3. derived from bille
  4. inherited from bille
  5. compounded as crossbill — “cross + bill

Definitions

  1. Any of various finches of the genus Loxia, whose bill crosses over at the tips

    Any of various finches of the genus Loxia, whose bill crosses over at the tips; they are specialist feeders on conifer cones.

  2. A bill brought by a defendant, in an equity or chancery suit, against the plaintiff,…

    A bill brought by a defendant, in an equity or chancery suit, against the plaintiff, respecting the matter in question in that suit.

    • he not having the money ready[…] filed a bill for a specific performance, evidently to gain time. The vendors filed a crossbill; and afterwards the purchaser became a bankrupt

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA