Definitions for larker

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

larklɑrk(n.)

  1. any of numerous chiefly Old World songbirds of the family Alaudidae,of open country, typically having drab plumage and a long hind claw.

    Category: Ornithology

  2. any of various similar birds of other families, as the meadowlark.

    Category: Ornithology

Origin of lark:

bef. 900; ME larke, OE lāwerce

larklɑrk(n.)

  1. a merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade.

  2. innocent or good-natured mischief; a prank.

  3. (v.i.)to have fun; frolic; romp.

  4. to behave mischievously; play pranks.

Origin of lark:

1805–15

lark′er(n.)

Wiktionary

  1. larker(Noun)

    A catcher of larks (the bird).

  2. larker(Noun)

    One who indulges in a lark or frolic.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Larker(noun)

    a catcher of larks

  2. Larker(noun)

    one who indulges in a lark or frolic


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