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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.

FIM, n. Also fem (Jak.), fam(e) (E.D.D.), fjim. A very thin layer or film of something floating on a liquid (Sh. 1900 E.D.D., 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh.10 1951); a small quantity (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.).Sh. 1897 Shet. News (22 May):
Dat twa [cows] 'ill hae ta get a suilka drink wi' a fjim o' aetmeal upo' him.

[Norw. dial. fim, a thin covering of dew, ashes, etc., feim, a thin membrane or skin.]

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