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1825.  Brockett, Gloss. N. C. Words, 66. Fad, faud, a bundle of straw, twelve of which make a thrave.

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1863.  Robson, Bards of Tyne, 135, The Keelman’s Reasons for Attending Church.

        Aw’ thowt aboot the fad o’ straw,
  That Mick gae te wor Dolly,
An’ then aboot the fight aw had,
  Wi’ Geordy i’ the keel, man.

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