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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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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.

†FIG, n. A metal button used in the game of Buttons. Cf. Bossie, n.2, Chancer.Abd. 1903 Abd. Weekly Free Press (23 May):
Figs were vest buttons. . . . Four figs were equal in value to one chancer, and two chancers to one bossie.

[Extension of Eng. fig, the fruit, from the shape.]

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