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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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‡FINNIE, adj. Also finny, †findy (Sc. 1721 J. Kelly Proverbs 51). Full of substance or pith, solid. Only in proverb below (Gall.³ 1943). Used also of corn as in 1830 quot. Also in Eng. dial.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 230:
A wat May and a winnie, Bring a fu' stack-yard and a finnie.Lth. 1830 Edb. Ev. Courant (3 June):
Finny means grain that handles well- that is plump in the ear, and strong in the straw.