Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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FÜBESTER, n. In sea-taboo usage: a skincoat (Sh. 1814 Irvine MSS.). [Orig. doubtful. Phs. to be connected with Sh. Norn. fibi, an otter, fib, short, soft hair, fibi-seal, a young seal, ? Norw. dial. fibb, an underskirt, petticoat.]
