Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FIRNIE, n. “A quarrel, a broil” (Fif. 1825 Jam.).
[Prob. imit., influenced by Feery-farry. Cf. Firris, Firry, Finnis.]
