A murder of crows

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  1. LostThePlot

    LostThePlot Naysmith Contributor

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    Actually I think it's supposed to mean that anywhere you burn down two Jays is by definition a party.
     
    LostThePlot, Apr 24, 2016
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  2. Samuel Lighton

    Samuel Lighton Senior Member

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    I take it you don't like someone called Jay?

    Incidentally, I meant Jay as in Jay bird.
     
    Samuel Lighton, Apr 24, 2016
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  3. Mike Kobernus

    Mike Kobernus Senior Member

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    I believe that the correct collective noun for a group of officers is a 'crowd' of officers.
     
    Mike Kobernus, Apr 30, 2016
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    Lifeline South. Supporter Contributor

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    Gah @matwoolf , now you have given me an earworm! :D
     
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