Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CHEEPART, n.
1. The meadow pipit or titlark, Anthus pratensis (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 25). Cf. Cheeper, n., 3, below.
2. “A person of small stature with a shrill voice” (Ib.).
