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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1897
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FIM, n. Also fem (Jak.), fam(e) (E.D.D.), fjim. A very thin layer or film of something floating on a liquid (Sh. 1900 E.D.D., 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh.10 1951); a small quantity (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.).Sh. 1897 Shet. News (22 May):
Dat twa [cows] 'ill hae ta get a suilka drink wi' a fjim o' aetmeal upo' him.
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