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   a stool pigeon

   • ▪ 能夠把別的鴿帶回家的鴿子
   • ▪ 誘騙者
   • ▪ 密探,奸細,眼線

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   What does stool pigeon mean?

   • In the more common figurative meaning a stool pigeon is a police informer, or criminal’s look-out. What's the origin of the phrase 'Stool pigeon'? Most reference sources say that this expression derives from the hunting practice of fixing a dead or replica pigeon on to a stool to act as a decoy to attract other birds.

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   Why do pigeons eat stools?

   • Most reference sources say that this expression derives from the hunting practice of fixing a dead or replica pigeon on to a stool to act as a decoy to attract other birds. What the stool in question was isn’t entirely clear. It certainly wasn’t the three-legged piece of furniture we now know, but one of the many other meanings of the word.

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   What was the meaning of 'stool pigeon' in 1825?

   • In 1825, the term 'stool pigeon' referred to a human decoy to lure others to Presbyterianism. In 1826, it seems to have been used as a human decoy as well. The literal avian decoy is mentioned in 1829, and in the same year, 'stool pigeon' was used to describe a lord who used him as a decoy to betray the unwary.

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   Why is it called a stoale pigeon?

   • In the 16th century a ‘stoale’ was the base of a tree – what we would now call a stump, just the place for a decoy bird to sit. It is also possible that ‘stool’ is derived from ‘estale’, which is an early French word applied to a pigeon used to entice a hawk into a net. It isn’t far from ‘estale pigeon’ to ‘stool pigeon’.

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   Was Texas a stool pigeon?

   • Prosecutor Cunningham said he had "been looking all over for that rifle" when it was turned over to him by a stool pigeon. Knowing from Molly that Texas was a stool pigeon he understood the philosophy of the high-priced counters. But one is your step-father—another the step-father of your affianced bride, and the other a mere stool-pigeon.

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   What is the crossword clue for a stool pigeon?

   • The crossword clue 'stool pigeon' has one possible answer and has been spotted 3 times in our database. It was last seen on 19 April 2023 in The Sun Coffee Time Crossword puzzle! Here you may find the answer to the stool pigeon crossword clue.

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   The literal meaning of a stool pigeon is a decoy bird. In the more common figurative meaning a stool pigeon is a police informer, or criminal’s look-out. What's the origin of the phrase 'Stool pigeon'?

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   The meaning of STOOL PIGEON is a person acting as a decoy or informer; especially : a spy sent into a group to report (as to the police) on its activities.

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   A decoy or informer, especially a police spy. For example, Watch out for Doug; I'm sure he's a stool pigeon for the supervisor . This term alludes to a bird tied to a stool or similar perch in order to attract other birds, which will then be shot.

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   stool pigeon. A decoy or informer, especially a police spy. For example, Watch out for Doug; I'm sure he's a stool pigeon for the supervisor. This term alludes to a bird tied to a stool or similar perch in order to attract other birds, which will then be shot.

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   stool pigeon in British English. or US stoolie or stooly (ˈstuːlɪ ) noun. 1. a living or dummy pigeon used to decoy others. 2. an informer for the police; nark. 3. US slang.

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    STOOL PIGEON meaning: 1. a person, often a criminal, who gives information in secret to the police so that they can catch…. Learn more.

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    Stool pigeon. This expression first made its appearance in America meaning a police informer in the early 19th century. It is thought to derive from the horrendous hunting practice of tying a live, blinded pigeon to a ‘stool’ or tree stump, to act as a decoy to attract other pigeons.