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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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COCKIE-EELIE, n. Also cocky-eely (em.Sc. 1952 Scots Mag. (July) 298). The sandpiper, Tringa hypoleucos (Per. 1975). [′kokɪ′ili] [From dim. form of cock, the second element being imit. of the bird's call. Cf. Killieleepie.]
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