pewit

American  

[pee-wit, pyoo-it] / ˈpi wɪt, ˈpyu ɪt /

Or peewit

noun

1. the lapwing, Vanellus vanellus.

2. the phoebe.

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pewit British  

/ ˈpiːwɪt /

noun

1. another name for lapwing

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Etymology

Origin of pewit

First recorded in 1520–30; imitative

Example Sentences

Pewit, phœbe, phœbe; pewit, phœbe, they contentedly but rather monotonously sing as they investigate all the sites in the neighborhood.

From Bird Neighbors An Introductory Acquaintance with One Hundred and Fifity Birds Commonly Found in the Gardens, Meadows, and Woods About Our Homes by Blanchan, Neltje

John informed the company that after parting from his father and Anne he had rambled to the harbour, and discovered the Pewit by the quay. 

From The Trumpet-Major by Hardy, Thomas

The Pewit was not a dull vessel, and when we were convoyed home from Lisbon, she could keep well in sight of the frigate scudding at a distance, by putting on full sail. 

From The Trumpet-Major by Hardy, Thomas

‘Twelve months ago he was mate of the brig Pewit; but his father has made money, and keeps him at home.’

From The Trumpet-Major by Hardy, Thomas

Black-headed, Blackcap, Brown-headed, Red-legged, and Pewit, are all common distinctive names of this Gull, to which may be added that of Laughing Gull.

From British Birds in their Haunts by Johns, Rev. C. A.