Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FEEDIE, n. Also feedy. An oath, a curse (Ork. 1929 Marw., feedy).Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 39:
When Andro got de wap . . . sheu fetched a f'arefu' feedie than.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Mighty! what a feedies he let oot o' him then!
