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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SWARALES, n. Also -los. A deep mire or bog-hole (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), -los, Sh. 1972). [′swɑ:rələs]Sh. 1895 Williamson MSS. (21 Feb.):
I tout it wis a swarales at naebody cud a passed.