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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1887
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¶SWAF, n. A gust, strong puff or swirl (of wind).wm.Sc. 1887 Jam.:
It was thrown owre wi' a swaf o wind.
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