dwye
dwy n "_Dwye_" - This is a very common term in Barr'd Island. It means a small amount of snow, usually coming suddenly and lasting only a few minutes. The visibility is rather low during a "dwye." My father would often say, "When the dwye is over, we'll go in. &quo...
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| Summary: | dwy n "_Dwye_" - This is a very common term in Barr'd Island. It means a small amount of snow, usually coming suddenly and lasting only a few minutes. The visibility is rather low during a "dwye." My father would often say, "When the dwye is over, we'll go in. " This meant that when it "clears away" our birding trip on the ocean would come to an end. If I were going to get Yes DNE-cit DICT CEN JW Used I Used I Not used This is from a Newfoundland Folklore Survey Card. |
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