Resident often on the wing (spell initiated by judge)? (8)
I believe the answer is:
jailbird
'judge?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for jailbird that I've seen before include "Habitual prisoner" , "Criminal who has been incarcerated repeatedly" , "Old lag" , "Convict" .)