Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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FYAAVIE, adj. Of a faded drab colour (Abd.31 1955). Cf. Fauchie, adj.1 [*Fyaave + -ie, < O.Sc. faw, variegated, from c.1470, in place-names from 12th c., O.E. fāȝ, variegated, discoloured. See Fawn note, and for the phonology P.L.D. §§ 137, 141.2.]
