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The longtailed titmouse.

TITMOUSE
Any one of numerous species of small insectivorous singing birds belonging to Parus and allied genera; -- called also tit, and tomtit. Note: The blue titmouse , the marsh titmouse (P. palustris), the crested titmouse , the great titmouse , and
LONGTAIL
An animal, particularly a log, having an uncut tail. Cf. Curtail. Dog. Note: A longtail was a gentleman's dog, or the dog of one qualified to bunt, other dogs being required to have their tails cut. Cut and longtail, all, gentlefolks and others,