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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHEELIE-OE, n. Also wheelio (Ayr. 1929 Paton & Pike Birds Ayr. 58, Ayr. 1974). The willow warbler, Phylloscopus trochilus.Ayr. 1913 J. Service Memorables 21:
I'll let you see twa mavises an' a wee wheelie-oe's [nest].