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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DWALL, n. and v.² Also dwa(a)l, dwali.

1. n.

(1) A light sleep, a doze (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., dwall; 1908 Jak. (1928), dwal(i)).Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 12–13:
Ae nicht last ook, I happen'd ta faa upun a dwall. [p. 21, dwaal.]

(2) A temporary lull in a storm.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
He made a dwali for de time, there was a lull in the storm for a time.

2. v.

(1) To fall into a light slumber (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; Sh.¹⁰ 1950).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To dwal ower, dwal ower asleep.

(2) Of stormy weather: to abate temporarily.Ib.:
He's dwald a bit.