Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FOARD, v. [fo:rd]
1. To grow, of grass, wool, etc.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
That grass is foardin weel.
2. To improve, make progress; to be well fed. Vbl.n. foardin, good feeding.Ib.:
Gae the coo a guid foardin afore thoo pits her awa'.
