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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†SYNE, n.3 “A lull in the waves” (Mry. 1914 Trans. Bnff. Field Club 26); “a large surge sent shoreward by the wind” (Nai. 1928).
[Orig. obscure.]
