Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FOGRI(E), n. Fishermen's tabu-name for the mackerel (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., fogrie; 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[O.N. (hinn) fagri, (the) fair one.]