Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHIRLIE BUNTING, n. comb. The corn bunting, Emberiza calandra (Ork. 1932 (per Abd.9)).
[Phs. from its chirling note, see Chirl, v., above.]
