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Quotation dates: 1893
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‡FOONGIL, n. Also foongel (Ags. 1888 Arbroath Guide (28 April)); fungel. A lazy, work-shy person, a slovenly, ungainly or careless individual (Kcd. c.1870; Ags. 1952); “an uncouth, suspicious-looking person or beast” (Sc. 1911 S.D.D., fungel). [′fu:ndʒəl]Ags. 1893 Arbroath Guide (11 Feb.) 4:
She drove Francie frae the fireside, ca'd him an' ill-daein' useless foongil.
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