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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
FORFAUCHLET, ppl.adj. Also -fauchled (Watson); -faughlit (Jam.). Worn out, utterly exhausted (Rxb. 1825 Jam., 1923 Watson W.-B.; Ags.18, Fif.14, Lnk., Rxb. 1947). [fər′fǫxəlt(d), -fʌx-]
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"Forfauchlet ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 25 Dec 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/forfauchlet>