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Webster 1913 Edition

Batfowling

Bat′fowlˊing

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Noun.
[From
Bat
a stick.]
A mode of catching birds at night, by holding a torch or other light, and beating the bush or perch where they roost. The birds, flying to the light, are caught with nets or otherwise.

Webster 1828 Edition

Batfowling

BAT'FOWLING

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Noun.
A mode of catching birds at night, by holding a torch or other light, and beating the bush or perch where they roost. The birds flying to the light are caught with nets or otherwise.

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