An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

Su. G. fogde, formerly, one who had the charge of a garrison.

FOY, s.
1. An entertainment given to one about to leave any place of residence, or go abroad, S.
Morison.
2. Metaph., as equivalent to wishing one a good journey.

Belg. de fooi geeven, Sw. dricka foi, coenam profectitiam dare.

FOYNYIE, FUNYIE, s. The wood-martin, or beech-martin, S.
K. Quair.

Fr. fouine, id.

FOIR GRANDSYR, Great-grandfather.
Acts Ja. I.

FOISON, FUSIOUN, s.
1. Abundance.

Fr. foison, id.

Barbour.
2. Pith, ability, S.
Ross.

Foisonless, adj. Without strength, S.
Kelly.