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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FEW, v. Also feu. To show aptitude (for work); “to give promise” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Also in n.Eng. dial.Dmf. 1894 Trans. Dmf. and Gall. Antiq. Soc. 147:
“He's feuing well at the mawing,” he's making a good beginning.Kcb.⁴ 1900:
Lowrie Young said o' his 'prentice, “He feus hellish ill. He has haen the smiddie three times on fire this week.”