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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Swirland, Sworland, ppl. adj. [Swirl v.] Swirling. —1513 Doug. vii i 12.
Tybir flowand soft and esely, With sworland welis [Sm. swirland; L. verticibus rapidis]
