Type
Sea, Weather
Area of origin
N England
Area of use
North Yorkshire
These are towering cumulous clouds moving southwards on the horizon, heralding stormy weather within a few days. The term is still in use amongst the fishermen of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. [C.M.]
Etymology
Ancient origins, dating to the influx of Viking raiders and settlers along the Yorkshire coast. [C.M.]
Example locations
Entry contributors:
Christine Mark