Bullfinch

Definitions

1. The Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula).
2. Any of various other Old World finches in the genus Pyrrhula.
3. A large, thick quickset hedge.
   UK, archaic, slang
4. An obstacle for a horse, consisting of a solid fence with brush above it, through which the horse should jump.

Equivalents

Examples

“Young Hurrell turned them on the right; the officer on the polo pony and Mr. Westall, between them, dissected a "bullfinch" on the left, but the ditch and the briars took toll of the former.”

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