old-squaw


old–squaw

noun \ˈōl(d)-ˈskw\

Definition of OLD-SQUAW

: a common sea duck (Clangula hyemalis) of the more northern parts of the northern hemisphere —called also long-tailed duck

First Known Use of OLD-SQUAW

1838

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