Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
FYME, v. To dawdle, slack, dodge work (Cai. 1953).
[Phs. a variant of Feem, v.1, used with ironical force.]