† ˈbungie-birdObs.rare—1. [app. related to the name ‘Friar Bungay’ or ‘Bungy’. See Ward's Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay: Notes 195.] Contemptuous designation for a (? Franciscan) friar. 1591Troub. Raigne K. John (1611) 50 Bald and barefoot Bungie birds.