Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PELLILE, n. Also pileel (ne.Sc. 1903 G. Sim Fauna “Dee” 177). The redshank, Totanus calidris (Abd. 1885 C. Swainson Brit. Birds 197; Mry. 1930). [pə′lil]
[? Imit. of its alarm call.]
