Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHINK, n. The reed-bunting, Emberiza schœniculus (Sc. 1885 C. Swainson Brit. Birds 72).
[Onomat., from the sound of its note.]
