Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1800-1899
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FAIG, Faeg, v. Sc. forms of Eng. fag, to weary. Ppl.adj. faiget, faegit, exhausted (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.).Abd. 18.. Sc. N. & Q. (Jan. 1933) 16:
Th' feckless shargar had gane will, Faiget an' faerreit o' th' hill.