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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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FUDE, n. In phr. to make fude fast, ? to settle, come to a firm agreement about, ratify, make (a contract, etc.) binding.Lnk. a.1779 D. Graham Writings (1883) II. 56:
An' come ye the morn, we'll make it [a wedding agreement] fude fast in a wee time.

[Erron. for fute-fast (Fit, n.1 + Fast, adj.), held by the foot, pinned down.]

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