Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COLLIE-FOX, COLLY-, v. comb. “To idle about, humbug, quiz” (Ant. 1898 E.D.D.). Vbl.n. collyfoxing, collie-foxen, (1) humbugging, teasing; (2) “cunning overtures” (Uls. 1931 M. Montgomery in North. Whig (11 Dec.) 13/3, collie-foxen).(1) Uls.2 1936:
With that Susie begins to ruffle his hair and loosen his tie, then her sister Annie, who has an eye after him, speaks up an' says to her: “Can't you quit your collyfoxing?”
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