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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†FAUCHENTULIE, n., v.
I. n. An argument or quarrel (Kcd. 1825 Jam.).Abd.(E) 1932 R. L. Cassie Scots Sangs 18:
Fauchentulie, folk ull-wullie, Aboot foo they speak.
II. v. To argue, contend (Kcd. 1825 Jam.).
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