Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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‡FOONGE, v. Also funge; funje (Abd. 1924 Swatches o' Hamespun 84). The forms foonyie, floonge are also found (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 51). To fawn, as a dog (Ib.; ne.Sc. 1952). Also used with on, upon and of lovers, to flatter, show affection in a silly or sloppy way (Gregor). Vbl.n., ppl.adj. foongan, -in, foonyiean, -in, fawning, flattering (Ib.). Deriv.: foonger. [fu:n(d)ʒ]Abd. c.1780 A. Watson Wee Wifeikie (1921) 7:
A dog, they ca' him Dousikie, If this be me he'll funge.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 51:
She's eye foonging on him. Fif. 1998 Tom Hubbard Isolde's Luve-Daith 3:
Sair guidit bi a cushle-mushle o scowks,
A sleekit core o foongers an come-ups
