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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FYAKSY, adj. “Untidy, sluttish in appearance or work” (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Ib.:
An old man was heard to describe his son as “a fyaksy bitch.”

[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a corrupt form corresp. to Sh. Norn valsket, fumbling, slack, sloppy, of uncertain etym.]

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