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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TWARROW, n. Also twarro (Marw.), torrow. The head ridge in a ploughed field (Cai. 1921 T.S.D.C.; Ork. 1929 Marw., Cai. 1973). [′twɑrʊ]Cai. 1957:
They always spoke of the upper and nether torrow, i.e. the bit that's ploughed along the way after the rest is done, upper being the top of the hill or the bit furthest from farmhouse.