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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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¶FIMMER, v. To move the feet swiftly but gracefully, to trip along in dancing or walking.Gall. 1823 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 78:
When the pipes play'd up, how they fimmer'd alang, Heels cracking to cheer the bonello.em.Sc.(a) 1991 Kate Armstrong in Tom Hubbard The New Makars 114:
Orra sma fittie baists fimmer an flirr
On her flagstanes.