Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TWEETACK, n. Also tweetik; twitek (Jak.). The rock pipit, Anthus obscurus (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1973).
[Dim. form of tweet, imit. of the bird's song.]