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TERMS USED BY SPORTSMEN. 



For Woodcock. 

 A couple of Woodcocks. 

 A couple and a half of Woodcocks. 

 A flight of Woodcocks. 

 To flush or start Woodcocks. 



For Partridges or Quails. 

 A brace of Partridges or birds. 

 A covey of Partridges r birds. 

 A brace and a half of Partridges or birds. 

 To spring or flush Partridges or birds. 



For Grouse. 

 A brood of Grouse. 

 A pack of Grouse. 

 A brace of Grouse. 

 A leash of Grouse. 



For Snipe or Plover. 

 A wisp or walk of Snipes. 

 A wing or congregation of Plovers. 

 A couple of Snipes or Plovers. 

 A couple and a half of Snipes or Plovers. 

 To spring a Snipe or Plover. 



For Large Wild-Fowl. 



A flock or team of Wild Ducks. 



A company or trip of Wild Ducks. 



A gaggle or flock of Wild Geese. 



A flock of Teal. 



A gang of Brant. 



A whiteness of Swans. 



