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† ˈday-net Obs.
A net used by day in daring larks or in catching small birds; a clap-net.
1608Machin Dumb. Knt. ii, Madam, I would not have you with the lark Play yourself into a day net. 1621Burton Anat. Mel. Democr. to Rdr. (1676) 3/2 As Larks come down to a day net. 1661Boyle Style of Script. 27 Some he catches with light (as Larks with day-nets). 1766Pennant Zool. (1768) II. 330 These nets are known in most parts of England by the name of day-nets or clap-nets. |
