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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1962
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¶FOSS, n. Effervescence, foam, froth (Mry. 1975).Abd. 1962 H. Diack Boy in Village 76:
As I lifted my foaming glass (of ginger beer) to drink, Willie put a restraining hand on my arm and said: "Wait till the foss gings doon, Hunter."
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