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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶KILLING, n. “A flock of sea-birds hovering over the water and screaming. Their appearance indicates the presence of fish” (Crm. 1919 T.S.D.C.). [′kɪlɪn]
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"Killing n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/killing>
