_veared_

veared - means changed. Used when describing the weather. My father uses this word quite often carried over from his many years fishing. I have often heard him say "the wind is veared to the Northern, so it is sure to rain Tomorrow." I have never heard it in any other context except descri...

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Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1961
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/67938
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Summary:veared - means changed. Used when describing the weather. My father uses this word quite often carried over from his many years fishing. I have often heard him say "the wind is veared to the Northern, so it is sure to rain Tomorrow." I have never heard it in any other context except describing weather. Yes DICT CEN. JW Not used Not used Withdrawn Newfoundland Folklore Survey Card