Hedge-sparrow

  • 131Titling — Tit ling, n. [Icel. titlingr a tit sparrow. See {Tit} a small bird.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) (a) The hedge sparrow; called also {titlene}. Its nest often chosen by the cuckoo as a place for depositing its own eggs. [1913 Webster] The titling, . . . being… …

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  • 132Whin — Whin, n. [W. chwyn weeds, a single weed.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) (a) Gorse; furze. See {Furze}. [1913 Webster] Through the whins, and by the cairn. Burns. [1913 Webster] (b) Woad waxed. Gray. [1913 Webster] 2. Same as {Whinstone}. [Prov. Eng.]… …

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