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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KWARR, v. Also quarr, whaar (Marw.). To wheeze, to make a dry, croaking sound (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 120:
He quarr'd an' hosted — 'po' me sa'l! — He blew like ony grundan whal.