Bluecap

Bluecap
Bluecap Blue"cap`, n. 1. (Zo["o]l.) (a) The bluepoll. (b) The blue bonnet or blue titmouse. [1913 Webster]

2. A Scot; a Scotchman; -- so named from wearing a blue bonnet. [Poetic] --Shak. [1913 Webster]


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