1631, in the meaning defined above
rare
rare bird
rarebit
“Rare bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rare%20bird. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for rare bird
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