Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CURROO, v. “To coo; applied to the lengthened coo of the male pigeon” (Clydesd. 1825 Jam.2). Known to Ags.17 1941. [kʌ′ru]Sc. 1818 Edb. Mag. (Aug.) 153:
The lustie cushat scoup't through the shaw, An' currooit the trees amang.Ags. 1886 Arbroath Guide (25 Sept.) 4/4:
And the lovin' cushie doo, when it glances doon on you, Will curroo-cur-curroo in the bonnie Seaton Den.
