peewit
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of peewit
C16: imitative of its call
Example Sentences
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There were 27 spring heads established on the estate and the first 10 were given the names of animals, including the hare, the peewit, the fox and the swan.
From BBC
At the sudden cry of a peewit on the down, one or two bolted and had to be brought back by their officers.
From Literature
The spirit of the lifeless infant remains with her "like a lone peewit, always landing close by when there's bad weather on the way".
From The Guardian
The carrier whistled to his horse, the cry of a peewit came shrilling across the moor, one wheel of the cart squeaked loudly for grease.
From Project Gutenberg
A peewit screamed and wheeled above his head.
From Project Gutenberg
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