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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FAD, v. Also fadd, faad. Sh. forms of Eng. fade (Sh. 1952). Hence fadliss.Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 58:
Aa da gaet, blaas faddit floorets, I' da oobin, winter wind.Ib. 116:
New-pluckit frae da fadliss fields, Whar winter never blaas.Sh. 1933 J. Nicolson Hentilagets 15:
Da odious licht fadds slowly fae da sky.Sh. 1951 New Shetlander No. 27. 25:
Hit noo wis comin' i da hümen an daylight faadin' fast.