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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1911
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¶SKYAWL, v. Also skyaul, skyowl (Inv.). To shriek, of high wind. [skjɑ:l; Inv. Skjʌul]Crm. 1911 Celtic Review VII. 341:
When Gentle Annie is skyawlan roond the heel o' Ness, wi' a white feather in her hat, they [the fairies]'ll be harrying the crook.
