Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FURSIN, n. Also forsend (Jak.). The part of a fishing-line to which the hook is attached (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[Norw. dial. forsyn(d), id.]