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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BLACK-WINTER, —WUNTER, n. (See quots.) Cf. cauld winter s.v. Cauld, adj., Combs. (15).Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 74:
Black wunter. The name for the last of the crop brought in from the fields. The harrester, whose lot this job is, takes as good care as he can to avoid its being generally known, until he has it done; an if it be, the others assail him with all filth for bringing in such a sad thing as black wunter.Dmf. 1825 Jam.2:
Black-winter. The last cart-load of grain brought home from the harvest-field.
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