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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chirm, Chyrm, v. [ME. chirme(n, OE. cirman.] intr. To make a slight sound; to chirp; to murmur.1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 239.
The sparrow chyrmys in the wallis clyft 1595 Duncan Appendix.
Cantillo, to chante or chirme 1635 Dickson Works I. 42.
Ye who daily whine & chirme 1640 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 165.
Ȝe put the stones into the water, and scho hard on[e] of thame chirme and churle into the water
