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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FAIRFLE, n. A skin eruption (Slk. 1825 Jam.; ‡Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.); a state of itch.Rxb. 1825 Jam.:
He's a' in a fairfle — he wad break o'er a stick.
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