Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FUTHER, n.2, v.2 A local (w.Abd.) variant of Feather. Hence futhery, feathery.Abd.8 1920:
A hen futhers in the sand. She'll futher ye if ye interfere wi her chickens.Abd. 1928 J. Baxter A' Ae 'Oo', 24:
An' ilka post an' ilka tree Wi' futhery mutch is tappit.
