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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FESGAR, n. Also fasgird; fasgerd, fasgert, fasgord (Jak.). A ring of (twisted or plaited) straw, sewn or laced round the rim of a straw-basket (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); 1914 Angus Gl., fasgird; Ork.² 1950). [′fɑzgɪrd Sh.; ′fɛzgər Ork.]Ork. c.1912 J. Omond 80 Years Ago 17:
The kaisie was shaped like a cup. . . . The stif rim at the top was called the fesgar, to which was fastened the straw or bent rope for carrying it by, which was called the fettle.Ork.¹ 1940:
In Sanday, the winnow cubbie has a double fesgar, and a strong fettle, and the cubbie is made flat for sowing out of; a ware caisie has got one stout fesgar, and a good fettle for bearing neeps or tatties.