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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Kow-,) Kw-quaik, n. [Kow n. 2 a. Cf. Cow-quake.] A short spell of bad weather in May. —a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 406.
Come air, come lait, in May commes the kw quaik
