Popinjay

In the 15th century, “popinjay” was a word often used for a parrot. Parrots were rare and exotic, and it was quite a compliment to be called a "popinjay" after such a beautiful bird. But by the 1700s, parrots had become more commonplace, and their gaudy plumage and vulgar mimicry helped "popinjay" become a term used to affront a person given to vain, pretentious displays and empty chatter.

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Release date: 22/5/20