looming

loom .all the rocks and islands along the coast appeared twice their usual elevation, and parts of the coast at other times invisible, were now distinctly seen. This is what is called looming, and is a sure presage of an easterly wind. as Looming is of the same nature of the mirage. [see 'glim&...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1970
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/55681
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Summary:loom .all the rocks and islands along the coast appeared twice their usual elevation, and parts of the coast at other times invisible, were now distinctly seen. This is what is called looming, and is a sure presage of an easterly wind. as Looming is of the same nature of the mirage. [see 'glim' (?), PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit W. J. KIRWIN FEB 1970 JH 2/70 Not used Not used Withdrawn [see 'glim' (?), Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Wed 17 May 2015, stamped but not used, 'of' in 'of the mirage' is circled

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