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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Chirming, ppl. a. [f. the vb.] Chirping, uttering notes or cries. — c1590 J. Stewart 19/137.
The chirming birds againe did skirle and schout c1590 Ib. 167/4.
Quhair chirming birdis myrthfull sall repair c1590 Ib. 215 § 63.
The chirming lark
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