"thaw wind" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thaw winds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} thaw wind (plural thaw winds)
  1. (Scotland, Yorkshire, Cheshire) A cold, piercing wind from the south or south-east, which often accompanies the breaking up of a long frost. Tags: Scotland, Yorkshire
    Sense id: en-thaw_wind-en-noun-LrXexPyw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Scottish English, Yorkshire English

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