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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1866
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FIDDLTIE-FA, n., v.
I. n. A fuss, a to-do; “a trifling excuse; hesitation” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 46; Bnff.2, Abd.2 1943).
II. v. To hesitate, trifle, fuss (Bnff.2 1943).Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 46:
He fiddltie-fas aboot it ass lang's ony ither body wid dee't.
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