Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PHEMIE, n. A man who takes an interest in women's affairs, an effeminate, interfering busybody, a Jessie (Ayr.4 1928; ‡Dmb. 1965).
[Pet form of the prop. name Euphemia.]
