Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHITTERLING, n. A swallow (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn.). Also given by Patterson as meaning the chattering noise made by a swallow.
[Chitter, n.1, + suff. -ling.]
