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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
DYKIE, n. The hedge-sparrow, Prunella modularis (w.Sc. 1887 Jam.6; Rnf. 1889 Ellis E.E.P. V. 747; Ayr.9, Dmf. 1950, Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 193, Kcb.6 c.1916; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Also in n.Eng. dial. Cf. blue-dickie, -deikie, id., s.v. Blue.
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