Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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‡FOY, int. An exclamation of reproof, fie!, tut! (Abd.27 1930).Ayr. 1804 Galt Lit. Life (1834) II. 215:
Foy, ripe the ribs frae lug to lug And pack the chumla fu'.Sc. 1820 Scott Abbot vi.:
Oh, foy! foy! foy! Servants should hear and see, and say nothing.
