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shitehawk
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1SHITEHAWK + NOUN
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1
A large scavenging or predatory bird; especially (originally in military use in South Asia) the black kite.
Possibly one of the most highly protected birds today is the kite, known by the British Army throughout the world as a shite-hawk.
Shite-hawks..are more properly known as black kites,..gaining their unlovely nickname from British troops who used to get the meat stolen from their plates by these bold and skilful birds.
2
The European herring gull.
3
An objectionable person; a twat or wanker.
"Watch yer language, ye shitehawk." His da had heard the din from the kitchen and had decided to have his say in the matter.
What must it be like, to be such a fucking gimp, and see perfection, and know you're too much of a shitehawk to ever have it?
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Possibly one of the most highly protected birds today is the kite, known by the British Army throughout the world as a shite-hawk.
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Shite-hawks..are more properly known as black kites,..gaining their unlovely nickname from British troops who used to get the meat stolen from their plates by these bold and skilful birds.
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"Watch yer language, ye shitehawk." His da had heard the din from the kitchen and had decided to have his say in the matter.
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