Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SHEELUP, v., n.
I. v. To chirp in a lively manner, as a sparrow (Bwk., Rxb. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 196).
II. n. A lively chirping (Ib.).
[Imit. variant of Chilp. See P.L.D. § 92.]