Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1871-1900
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†FERSELL, adj., v. Also fershell.
I. adj. Energetic, active, bustling (Abd.6 1915).Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xviii.:
A bit gey kibble, fersell mannie.Abd. 1900 E.D.D.:
I didna expec' to see him sae fershell after his lang illness.
II. v. To bustle about, fuss.Abd. 1900 E.D.D.:
Fat are ye fershellin' aboot at?
