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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHEERLIN', v., pr.p. ?Warbling. Cf. Chirl, v. (1). [′tʃirlɪn]Sh. 1932 J. M. E. Saxby Sh. Trad. Lore 204:
A skylark is cheerlin' when it is singing.
