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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Unferdie, adj. [Ferdie adj. quick, active (only in J. Stewart). Cf. later Sc. Ferdy strong; able; active, and Unfierdy overgrown, unwieldy, not in proper trim (both SND).] Clumsy, awkward. —c1590 J. Stewart 9/58.
My hap and hoip sall purches bothe commend In happie penning of this sequent cace … Than sall it pertlie occupie the place Thocht it be framd vith my vnferdie fyle
