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Skirlcock :: Skirlcock (n.) The missel thrush; -- so called from its harsh alarm note.

Turnstone :: Turnstone (n.) Any species of limicoline birds of the genera Strepsilas and Arenaria, allied to the plovers, especially the common American and European species (Strepsilas interpres). They are so called from their habit of turning up small stones in search of mollusks and other aquatic animals. Called also brant bird, sand runner, sea quail, sea lark, sparkback, and skirlcrake..

Skirl :: Skirl (v. t.& i.) To utter in a shrill tone; to scream.

Skirl :: Skirl (n.) A shrill cry or sound.

Skirling :: Skirling (n.) A small trout or salmon; -- a name used loosely.

Skirling :: Skirling (n.) A shrill cry or sound; a crying shrilly; a skirl.

Skirlcrake :: Skirlcrake (n.) The turnstone.

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