Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶STOWIE, n. The starling, Sturnus vulgaris (Ayr. 1909 Science Gossip (Aug.) 227).
[Sic, but poss. a mistake for Stuckie, id.]