An imitation of the musical chirp of a bird (with suggestion of SWEET a.): cf. SWEET v.2 Often addressed to pet cage-birds.
1605. Sylvester, Du Bartas, II. iii. I. Vocation, 1019. A Sparrow’s head he shall (even flying) split: And in the ayre shall make the Swallow cease His sweet sweet note, and slicing nimbleness.
