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xstarlightx | 21:02 Tue 28th Nov 2006 | Phrases & Sayings
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I know what it means but what is a coot? and is it actually deaf?!
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I think you might find it's 'bald as a coot '. ('Deaf as a post')
Coots are not actually bald as in featherless but it is because of the markings on their head that they appear to be!
21:43 Tue 28th Nov 2006
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Sorry meant to say a coot is a bird !
21:45 Tue 28th Nov 2006
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http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/birds/coot.htm
21:49 Tue 28th Nov 2006

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