bird in the bosom

Language: en

1.
Generalliteralneutral
- A bird held or carried close to the chest or breast.
2.
HistoricalLiterary Englisharchaicliteraryfigurative
- A poetic or old-fashioned metaphor for a cherished person, intimate companion, or treasured possession kept close to one's heart.

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