Yardbird
a convict or prisoner.
an army recruit.
a soldier confined to camp and -ssigned to cleaning the grounds or other menial tasks as punishment for violation of the rules.
noun
(us, military) an inexperienced, untrained, or clumsy soldier, esp one employed on menial duties
n.
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