corbies

The "corbies" all followed us, -- black-haired, black-browed, ragged, and clamorous as ever.

Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe Harriet Beecher Stowe 1853

"corbies," who are called porters and who are always lying in wait for travelers, pounced upon us.

Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe Harriet Beecher Stowe 1853

"Aye," he said, "and if not, ye'll see the corbies gatherin 'just beyond the rise, come to pick my bones."

Sick Cycle Carousel 2010

Aye, the sight of them, the priests and the brothers from the boxing club, huddled around his grave, made me think of a congregation of corbies—and you know how evil those birds can seem.

A Small Death in the Great Glen A. D. Scott 2010

He touched it, and it moved, bringing him to his feet with a cry that would have done credit to any of the corbies.

A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005

To Darian's relief, he caught sight of Huur, Hweel, and an awkward-looking youngster dozing on the rooftree nearest Snowfire, where they had evidently been most of the night, with Daystorm's bondbird corbies keeping the natives at a respectful distance.

Owlflight Lackey, Mercedes 1997

A grackle would have been better, but like all the corbies, it would have fought back too much, wasting time and energy before she could take it.

Omnibus Lackey, Mercedes 1993

A grackle would have been better, but like all the corbies, it would have fought back too much, wasting time and energy before she could take it.

The Chrome Borne Lackey, Mercedes 1993

There seemed fewer birds on this track than the other, and they all seemed to be birds of ill-omen: ravens, corbies, blackbirds, black boat-tails.

The Lark And The Wren Lackey, Mercedes 1992

A grackle would have been better, but like all the corbies, it would have fought back too much, wasting time and energy before she could take it.

Born To Run Lackey, Mercedes 1992