Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FROTHY, adj. 1. Hasty, impetuous, headstrong (Abd.15 1928; Bnff.2 1943); 2. good at rising early, early at work, energetic in the morning, often sarcastic (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 54; Abd.15 1953); 3. generous, open-handed (Mry.1 1928).
[Metathetic form of forthy, Furthie.]
