Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1853-1903
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FEATHERFOOLY, n. Also -foullie, -full(y); -fowlie (Sc. 1886 B. and H. 176), -wheelie (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.), fetherfewie (Sc. 1818 Sawers). The plant feverfew, Chrysanthemum parthenium (Abd., Ags. 1950).Bwk. 1853 G. Johnston Botany E. Borders 105:
The following was an old Berwickshire cow-doctor's favourite prescription: "Gie the cow a handful of Feather-fully, a handful of rue, a handful of peppermint, and half a bottle o' wine, and be gude till her."Per. 1903 H. Dryerre Blairgowrie 152:
Bunches of horehound, "feather-foullie," camomile, etc.
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