Definition of Titling
1. n. The hedge sparrow; -- called also titlene. Its nest often chosen by the cuckoo as a place for depositing its own eggs.
Definition of Titling
1. title [v] - See also: title
Medical Definition of Titling
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1. The hedge sparrow; called also titlene. Its nest often chosen by the cuckoo as a place for depositing its own eggs. "The titling, . . . Being thus deceived, hatcheth the egg, and bringeth up the chick of another bird." (Holland)
The meadow pipit.
2. Stockfish; formerly so called in customhouses.
Origin: Icel. Titlingr a tit sparrow. See Tit a small bird.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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