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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FOOLZIE, v. Also fuilzie. To trample under foot, beat down, overcome. [′fu:l(j)i]Abd. 1739 Caled. Mag. (1788) 503:
Tam Tull upon him kiest his ee, Saw him sae mony foolzie.
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