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In early use, a tune or melody (perhaps of some special kind) performed on an instrument or sung. Subsequently (influenced by warble, v.1), the…
The note of the lark; = tirra-lirra, n.
A representation of the note of the skylark, or of a similar sound uttered as an exclamation of delight or gaiety.