Where did the word "jailbird" come from?

If you’re in jail, someone keeps calling you a jailbird. Where did this word come from?

Answer #1

According to dictionary.com it originated between 1595 and 1605. http://www.reference.com/browse/all/jailbird

Answer #2

well I think it meen you get in trouble a lot.

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