Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶DAWDOSWANG, n. “A heavy swell in the sea” (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [The word has not been confirmed. It may poss. represent “a dad o swaar” (see Dad, n.2, and Swaar, n.2]
