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peewit

noun pee·wit \ˈpē-ˌwit, ˈpyü-ət\

Definition of PEEWIT

:  any of several birds; especially :  lapwing

Variants of PEEWIT

pee·wit also pe·wit \ˈpē-ˌwit, ˈpyü-ət\
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Origin of PEEWIT

imitative
First Known Use: circa 1529

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