bird in (one's) bosom
bird in (one's) bosom
obsolete An oath of faith, servitude, piety, or conscience that is kept guarded in one's heart, mind, and spirit. Truly, my lord, I am at your service and loyal to your name, and I shall guard the bird in my bosom till my last breath.
See also: bird, bosom
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- the inner man/woman
- the sleep of the just
- sleep the sleep of the just
- Scout's honour
- conscience
- on (one's) honor
- on honor
- on one's honor
- on your honour
- on (one's) honour