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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TURBLIN, n. Also turblint, -bleent. A violent whirling gust of wind (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).Rxb. 1925 E. C. Smith Mang Howes 6:
Yeh gowsty nicht (wui a wund fit ti blaw doors oot at wundihs) a turbleent woare as the ordnar dang doon the firrst Peinelheuch Moniment.