DUNLIN Dun"lin, n. Etym: [Prob. of Celtic origin; cf. Gael. dun hill (E. dune), and linne pool, pond, lake, E. lin.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A species of sandpiper (Tringa alpina); — called also churr, dorbie, grass bird, and red-backed sandpiper. It is found both in Europe and America.
DUNNAGE
Dun"nage, n. Etym: [Cf. Dun a mound.] (Naut.)
Defn: Fagots, boughs, or loose materials of any kind, laid on the bottom of the hold for the cargo to rest upon to prevent injury by water, or stowed among casks and other cargo to prevent their motion.
DUNNER
Dun"ner, n. Etym: [From Dun to ask payment from.]
Defn: One employed in soliciting the payment of debts.
DUNNISH
Dun"nish, a.
Defn: Inclined to a dun color. Ray.
DUNNOCK
Dun"nock, n. Etym: [Cf. Dun,a.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: The hedge sparrow or hedge accentor. [Local, Eng.]