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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FOWG, n. A Cai. variant of Eng. fog (Cai.⁷ 1953). See P.L.D. § 157. (2).Cai. 1909 D. Houston 'E Silkie Man 6:
We're nee on a shancy burth wi' 'iss fowg aboot's.