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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Couk, v. [e.m.E. cooke (1599).] intr. Of the cuckoo: To call. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 16 (Wr).
The cushat crouds, the corbie cryes, The cuckow couks
