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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1903
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FINNIS, v. Also finis. To fidget from excessive eagerness or anxiety (Per. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.). Ppl.adj., vbl.n. finnis(s)in (Per. 1915 Wilson L. Strathearn 198; Per.4 1951), †finnison (Fif. 1808 Jam.). [′fɪn.ɪs]Per. 1903 H. Dryerre Blairgowrie Worthies 144:
The carrier . . . met Stewart on the road to meet him, fairly "finissin'" for his sneeshin'.
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