† ˈcucknel Obs. rare—1.
[Cf. cocknel.]
The Titling, Anthus Pratensis.
| 1655 Moufet & Bennet Health's Improv. (1746) 191 The Titling, Cucknel, or unfortunate Nurse (for the Cuckow ever lays her Egg in the Titling's Nest). |
† ˈcucknel Obs. rare—1.
[Cf. cocknel.]
The Titling, Anthus Pratensis.
| 1655 Moufet & Bennet Health's Improv. (1746) 191 The Titling, Cucknel, or unfortunate Nurse (for the Cuckow ever lays her Egg in the Titling's Nest). |
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