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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1969

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STINGIE, n. The starling (Ags. 1971). [′stɪŋi]Ags. 1969 Forfar Dispatch (28 April):
Throwin a my scanty murlins Tee spuggies, stingies, wrens and merlins.

[Appar. a local deformation of stirlingie, child's dim. form of Stirlin.]

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