Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FIRRIS, n. Also ferris. Excitement, rage; a pother, a predicament (Abd. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.; Abd.15 1940).Abd. 1898 J. R. Imray Sandy Todd xii.:
O'd be here, Eppie, ye needna get up in sic a firris at fat I hae said.Abd. 1928 Word-Lore III. 147:
Aw hed a gey ferris wi't haudin't on-got ooten the peock.
