[Footnote]: "This has hitherto been written <i>Acanthisitta</i>; but Professor Newton has drawn my attention to the fact of its being erroneous. I have therefore adopted the more classic form of <i>Acanthidositta</i>, the etymology of which is <i>'akanthid</i>,—crude form of <i>'akanthis</i> = Carduelis, and <i>sitta</i> = sitta."
1888. W. Smith, `Transactions of the New Zealand Institute,' vol. xxi. art. xxi. p. 214:
"<i>Acanthisitta chloris</i> (Rifleman). The feeble note of this diminutive bird is oftener heard in the bush than the bird is seen."
<hw>Right-of-Way</hw>, <i>n</i>. a lane. In England the word indicates a legal right to use a particular passage. In Australia it is used for the passage or lane itself.
1893. `The Argus,' Feb. 3:
"The main body of the men was located in the right-of-way, which is overlooked by the side windows of the bureau."
<hw>Rimu</hw>, <i>n</i>. Maori name for a New Zealand tree, <i>Dacrydium cupressinum</i>, <i>N.O. Coniferae</i>; also called <i>Red pine</i>. <i>Rimu</i> is generally used in North Island; <i>Red pine</i> more generally in the South. See <i>Pine</i>.
1835. W. Yate, `Account of New Zealand,' p. 40:
"Rimu. This elegant tree comes to its greatest perfection in shaded woods, and in moist, rich soil."
1872. A. Domett, `Ranolf,' p. 117: