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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STRICK-DAVIE, n. The lesser tern, Sterna albifrons (Ags. 1921 T.S.D.C.). [strɪk′devi]
[Strick, prob. imit. of its call, + Davie, hypocoristic form of David. For sim. usages cf. Jock, Sandie, Willie.]
