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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FRAWART, adj. Sc. form of Eng. froward, contrary, perverse, evilly-disposed. In liter. use only.Sc. 1837 Wilson's Tales of the Borders III. 239:
Her guid sense will be gratified by a feelin o' duty far aboon the vain, frawart freits o' a silly, giddy, youthfu passion.Sc. 1928 T. T. Alexander Psalms 8:
Nor honour gie to sic as he But fause and frawart men.
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