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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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‡SWAAR, n.⁴ Also squaar (Cai.). [Ork. swɑ: r, Cai. skwɑ: r]

1. A covering of grass, a sward (Ork. 1971).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
A good swaar o' girs. The swaar is coveran the clods noo.

2. The surface (of the ground, of a sheet of water, etc.) (Cai. 1956).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Look at it floatan in the swaar.