Corbies

/ˈkɔrbiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of corbie; multiple ravens, crows, or raven-shaped gargoyles.

Etymology

Simple plural of corbie, the Scottish diminutive form of the Old Norse/Old English word for raven.

Kelly Says

In Scottish folklore, corbies were often seen as symbols of death and mischief—the birds would appear in poems and ballads as omens of bad fortune.

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