faur
Britishadjective
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An' Macrae'll hae his tae faur doon, a guid twa enches too low, it is.
From Mr. Punch in the Highlands by Various
"Oh, ay; it's no' faur," he said airily, as he pointed in the direction of it.
From The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner by James C. Welsh
Ye'll see he'll jist putt a spairrt on at yon faur poast—he's comin' on noo—he's....
From Mr. Punch in the Highlands by Various
I doobt they'll say ye're faur ower young to be thinkin' o' a wife.'
From Wee Macgreegor Enlists by J. J. (John Joy) Bell
"It's faur frae that," said Mrs. Veitch; "but come in, if ye like."
From The Setons by O. Douglas
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