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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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FIRCER, v. To get a boat and gear ready for going to sea (Ork. 1973 Orcadian (20 Dec.)). [′fɪrsər] [Corruption of Forsel, v., 1. with extended meaning.]
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