gallows-bird Copy link Outline 1. furcĭfer, ĕri (strictly, one who has undergone the punishment of the furca2. crux, crŭcis • gallows-bird: term of reproach: 1. furcĭfer, ĕri (strictly, one who has undergone the punishment of the furca: v. gallows): Ter. Andr. 3, 5, 12: Hor. 2. crux, crŭcis: Pl. Pers. 5, 2, 17.