a dozen words over a dozen days

Of the 13 chapters that make Firmament, all but the final begin with a word from the Dictionary of Newfoundland English. These are special words, each have no easy counterpart in standard Canadian English. They are words reflecting an unique manner of thinking.

I'll offer up one word per day, as they are listed in Firmament's table of contents. Can you guess its meaning? Try and then follow the link to the DNE site.

Today's word is DWALL.