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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chirl, n. [Imitative.] A trill. —a1605 Montg. Son. li. 3.
Suete Nichtingale, … Thy chivring chirlis, vhilks changinglie thou chants 1604-31 Craig i. 31.
None tends poor Philomel, for all her charms and chrils [: thrils = thirls]
