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peewit
[ pee-wit, pyoo-it ]
peewit
/ ˈ±è¾±Ë·Éɪ³Ù /
noun
- another name for lapwing
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of peewit1
C16: imitative of its call
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There were 27 spring heads established on the estate and the first 10 were given the names of animals, including the hare, the peewit, the fox and the swan.
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At the sudden cry of a peewit on the down, one or two bolted and had to be brought back by their officers.
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The spirit of the lifeless infant remains with her "like a lone peewit, always landing close by when there's bad weather on the way".
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The carrier whistled to his horse, the cry of a peewit came shrilling across the moor, one wheel of the cart squeaked loudly for grease.
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A peewit screamed and wheeled above his head.
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