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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
SWAAR, adj Also swar. Heavy, weighted down (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.); of a boat: with too high rigging, top-heavy (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 211). See also top-swar s.v. Tap, n.1, 2. (10). [swɑ:r]
[Norw. s.vær, L.Ger. swar, Du. zwaar, heavy.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Swaar adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 21 Nov 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/swaar_adj>
