† ˈbird's-nie, -nyeObs. [Nye for eye, as in my nye=myn eye.] An obsolete vulgar term of endearment; cf.pig's-nie. 1661R. Davenport City Night-C. ii. in Dodsley (1780) XI. 289 Oh, my sweet birds-nie! What a wench have I of thee!Ibid. 306 Pr'ythee, sweet birds-nye, be content.