Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FIRRY, n. A fit of rage.Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 24:
Bit Lord help the t'ing at cam i' his wey whin he wus raised: for whin he wus i' a firry, he wus as mad as the de'il.
