Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CURWILLET, n. The common sandpiper, Actitis hypoleuca (Dmf. 1910 H. S. Gladstone Birds Dmfsh. 404). Also found in Nhb. and Cor. dial.(E.D.D.).
[Onomat. from the cry of the bird.]
