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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FEGRIM, n. A piece of finery, a falderal. Gen. in pl.Per. 1753 A. Nicol Poems 14:
Ladies at a' For foreign fegrims did nae fling Their gou'd awa'.ne.Sc. 1802 Edb. Mag. (July) 56:
Yon gaudy Rose Bangs up, while a' her fegrims rustle, An' cocks her nose.