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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1929

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DRIVIS, n. “Momentum, force, energy” (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
He set it gaan wi' a drivis.

[Prob. from Norw. drive, to drive, impel, O.N. drífa; cf. Norw. dial. drifs, splashing of the sea.]

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