roberd

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Robinet \Rob"i*net\, n.
   1. (Zool.)
      (a) The chaffinch; -- called also {roberd}.
      (b) The European robin.
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   2. A military engine formerly used for throwing darts and
      stones.
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