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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1889, 1993-2002
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FINGERFU', Fingerful, n. A small quantity, a pinch (m.Lth.1, Bwk.2 1952; Ayr. 2000s).Ayr. 1889 H. Johnston Glenbuckie 19:
Just put a fingerfu' o' poother i' the pan.Bnff. 1993:
A fingerful. Sc. 2002 Sunday Times 3 Nov :
Hot milk with honey and spices: For 2 600ml milk 1-2 cinnamon sticks 3-4 cloves 2 star anise a fingerful coriander seeds 5-6 allspice berries 3-4 peppercorns 2-3 teaspoons honey
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