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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schatter,) Shatter, v. [ME and e.m.E. cheateren (a1225), chateren (a1250), chatter (Trevisa), onomat.] Of birds: To twitter. — a1700 Maidment New Bk. Old Ballads 13.
Nancy's to the greenwood gain To hear the gowdspink shattering
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