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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DRIV, n. A drizzle, a passing shower (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Ork. 1929 Marw.). [drɪv]Sh. 1949 Scots Mag. (Nov.) 130:
A driv o' weet is but a passing shower.
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"Driv n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/driv>
