Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FEDMEL, n. Also fedmill (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.), fadmal (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). A fat clumsy woman (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). Also used attrib. of both sexes (Abd. (coast) 1950, obsol.).
[Of uncertain formation from O.N. feitr, fat. Cf. Norw., Dan. fedme, fatness.]
