chirrup

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So the pink-white eggs are laid there, Safe from harm, till baby-birds Chirrup forth to take their places, 'Mongst the self-sustaining herds.

From Mother Truth's Melodies Common Sense For Children by Miller, Mrs. E. P.

Chirrup after chirrup mingled with the songs of the birds, and at last the bustling little figure of the lady lately seen at the Rectory window appeared at the door.

From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville

Chirrup, the eldest, quick replied,    O yes, sweet mother mine, We'll be so glad to hop about,    And see the bright sunshine.

From Home Lyrics by Battersby, H. S. (Hannah S.)

And then, with torn and sorrowing heart,    She flew back to her home, Where Twit and Chirrup trembling staid,    Disconsolate and lone.

From Home Lyrics by Battersby, H. S. (Hannah S.)

Chirrup, chir′up, v.i. to chirp: to make a sound with the mouth to urge on a horse: to cheer up.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various