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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1932
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†FAUCHENTULIE, n., v.
I. n. An argument or quarrel (Kcd. 1825 Jam.).Abd.(E) 1932 R. L. Cassie Scots Sangs 18:
Fauchentulie, folk ull-wullie, Aboot foo they speak.
II. v. To argue, contend (Kcd. 1825 Jam.).
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