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April 02, 2008
Law Birds of London
Bird pron. "beud" (London); "burd" (Scotland) n. woman. See The English-to-American Dictionary. They include Law Minx, Legally Blonde in London, Law Girl and the pioneering uplander and biker-solicitor Ruthie of Ruthie's Law, who is now London-bound. Keep your hands away from the cages.
Posted by Holden Oliver at April 2, 2008 11:59 PM
Comments
'Bird' is a terribly antiquated usage rarely seen at large since the '60's and early '70's.
I'd never have said "Lawyer chicks" or "Legal totty" nor "Bar Candy". Honest.
Posted by: Geeklawyer at April 2, 2008 12:05 PM
For once, I actually disagree with The Geek; 'Legal Totty or 'Bar Candy' may be completely sexist, but it is soooo much more FUN than bieng called a "Bird"! ( since "turkey" springs immediately to mind)
Thanks for the mention BTW - it is much appreciated!!!
Posted by: lawminx at April 2, 2008 12:41 PM
Yes, GL and LM, we remember Carnaby Street, Mods and Twiggy. But we wish to bring back such words as 'bird'--along with 'groovy','yours in the struggle' and 'Real revolutionaries sleep with Holden'.
Posted by: Holden Oliver at April 2, 2008 01:45 PM