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land wind

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Word History and Origins

Origin of land wind1

First recorded in 1590–1600

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Example Sentences

The most poignant test, however, came when port was reached and the scented land-wind met his nostrils with the—Spring.

The land-wind not blowing on Monday morning, all idea of sailing was given up for that day.

The division thereupon returned, and met the ship half a mile off shore, the land wind having now sprung up.

During Mr. Bedwell's absence a hot land-wind from South-East sprung up and raised the temperature to 90 degrees.

The land wind continued to blow all day, but permitted us to lie along the shore.

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