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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SWAAR, n.² Also swa(a). The noise of the sea at a distance, the continuous boom of distant waves (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1971). [swɑ:(r)]Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 141:
I t'ink hid deus me geud tae hear The sea's saft summer swa.