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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1684
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(Pikk-,) Pickerel, n. [Of uncertain origin. Cf. Pik v.2 1.] A pickerel, the bird. — 1684 Sibbald Scot. Illustr. iii. 22.
Avis cinerei coloris alauda major, rostro rubro. Aquas frequentat. Pickerel dicta
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