Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHITTERAREERY, n. “A hedge songbird, usually applied to the yellow-hammer” (Uls.2 1929).
[Phs. from Chitter, v. and n.1, + Reerie, noise, quarrel. For similar formation, cf. Chantireerie, impertinence.]
