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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1924
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BLAW-DOON, -DOUN, n. “A back-draught in a chimney or fire-place” (centr.–w.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Gen.Sc.Gsw. 1924 J. H. Bone Crystal Set 12:
The fire's been that dour, an' we had blawdouns forbye.
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