A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furthy(e, Furthie, a. [f. Furth adv. Cf. Forthy a.] Of forward disposition; enterprising.a1568 Bann. MS. 144 a/14.
Ane furthy man and foirseand 1560 Rolland Seven S. 8749.
Lodwik was schamefull and feminine, And Alexander peirt, furthie, and masculine a1578 Pitsc. I. 13/6.
Thay that ar maist furthie in the ingyring … thame sellffis Ib. 125/4.
Ane furthie and manlie prince c1590 Fowler II. 160/3.
Fortoun … suffers herself to be handled be these that are hasardful and furthye
