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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

HANGNEST

n.The name of certain species of birds, which build nests suspended from the branches of trees, such as the Baltimore oriole or red-bird; also, the nest so suspended.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

HANGNEST

HANGNEST Hang "nest `, n.

 

1. A nest that hangs like a bag or pocket.

 

2. A bird which builds such a nest; a hangbird.