thaw wind
(Scottish, Yorkshire, Cheshire) A cold, piercing wind from the south or south-east, which often accompanies the breaking up of a long frost.
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(Scottish, Yorkshire, Cheshire) A cold, piercing wind from the south or south-east, which often accompanies the breaking up of a long frost.
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