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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schatter,) Schattir, n. [ME chatere (a1250), 18th c. Eng. chatter; Schatter v.] A twittering of birds. —1590 Burel Pilgr. ii 297.
Euin as the bird … Dois cry … With mony schirm and schattir
