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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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QUALL, n., v. Also quaal, kwal, hwal (Sh.); quail.

I. n. A lull, in wind or storm (Abd. 1967).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
He is a kwal i' de wadder.

II. v. Of wind, etc.: to lull, abate (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928); Abd. 1967); fig. of persons, etc.: to calm down, become quiet and peaceful.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 366:
Ay hoping broyliments will quall Frae year to year.Sh. 1897 Shetland News (23 Oct.):
Me midder tell'd dem ta geng nae farder, for hit could dü nae gude an' so dey a kinda quail'd doon.