strong breeze

noun

: wind having a speed of 25 to 31 miles (40 to 50 kilometers) per hour see Beaufort Scale Table

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strong breeze was circa 1867

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“Strong breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20breeze. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.

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