How did the word "spread-eagled" originate?

mibmob

After Mibmob had too many of SS's dodgy cocktails and fell flat on her face. Nov 12 03, 6:20 AM

shady shaker

Quite a few girls have had that experience. Nov 12 03, 6:27 AM

Senior Moments

I think it comes from Heraldry where the bird is shown with legs and wings stretched out Nov 12 03, 6:31 AM

McGruff

Websters Online says: Main Entry: [2]spread-eagle Function: adjective Etymology: from the spread eagle on the Great Seal of the U.S. Date: 1858 : marked by bombast and boastful exaggeration especially of the greatness of the U.S. Nov 12 03, 8:32 AM

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