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spink
/spɪŋk/
noun 3name 3verb 1
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1SPINK + NOUN
song-sing
Definitions
noun
1
The chaffinch.
2
The primrose.
3
The lady's smock or cuckooflower.
verb
1
To call or vocalize.
The Chaffinches ‘‘spinked” as though its presence was not required, but it seemed to be feeding on insects only.
The Linnet called “ Chivvey ” can tweet and spink and song-sing, and is full of clicks and jars, like the other.
name
1
A surname transferred from the nickname.
2
A small village in County Laois, Ireland (From Irish An Spinc. the pointed rock).
3
A township and unincorporated community therein, in Union County, South Dakota, United States.
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The Chaffinches ‘‘spinked” as though its presence was not required, but it seemed to be feeding on insects only.
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The Linnet called “ Chivvey ” can tweet and spink and song-sing, and is full of clicks and jars, like the other.
Wiktionary03
Woodpig was rootling for worms up the brook when he was surprised to see Chaffinch, "spinking" at him from a hazel twig.
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