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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶FORFAIN, adj. Unhappy, joyless.Abd. 1895 W. Allan Sprays II. 15:
Whan through the wee gate o' the auld kirkyard peepin', Alane and forfain, stood a wee raggit loon.
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"Forfain adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Jan 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/forfain>
