A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Futie, a. [Of obscure origin; current in later dial., also as fouty.] ‘Mean, base, despicable’ (J). —c 1680 Bk. Pasquils 184.
That he may now … avow His futie name at the address was true
