Canaries

Canaries
Canary Ca*na"ry, n.; pl. {Canaries}. 1. Wine made in the Canary Islands; sack. ``A cup of canary.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. A canary bird. [1913 Webster]

3. A pale yellow color, like that of a canary bird. [1913 Webster]

4. A quick and lively dance. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Make you dance canary With sprightly fire and motion. --Shak. [1913 Webster]


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