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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FRAG, n. A person or thing of value, a prize, “find,” treasure (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh.¹⁰, Ork.⁵ 1953). Often used ironically (Ib.). Cf. Ford.Sh. 1879 Shet. Times (22 March):
Weel, weel, an' sae yon's da frag da lad is set 'is heart apon.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Du's fun a frag.Ork. 1931 J. Leask Peculiar People 132:
Dey seurly t'out 'e waas a frag or dey waar illfain o' 'im.