Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WIGEON, n. Sc. comb. wigeon-teal, the wigeon, Mareca penelope.Ayr. 1929 Paton & Pike Birds Ayr. 133:
The Wigeon — commonly known as the Wigeon-Teal, which has in some parts of Ayrshire been corrupted into Norwegian Teal — is a common winter visitor.
