Scotland

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots) fow full, from Middle English full

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fou was in 1535

Dictionary Entries Near fou

Cite this Entry

“Fou.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fou. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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