Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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FIRDOM, n. Fuss, pother (Dmf. 1925 Trans. Dmf. and Gall. Antiq. Soc. 25).
[Orig. doubtful. Poss. a corruption of fairdin, vbl.n., from Faird, n., v., with influence from Dirdum.]
