Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HERON-BLUTER, n. Also -bleat (Uls. 1957). The snipe, Capella gallinago (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).
[Variants of Earnbleater, with influence from Heron.]