figgy a For ~ duff cp SMYTH figgie-dowdie 'West Country pudding made with raisins and much in vogue at sea among Cornish and Devon men.' Attrib, comb ~ bread, ~ duff.
   1981 SPARKES 127 Raisin bread, commonly called 'figged bread,' was eaten several times throughout the year, but chiefly as a special treat on Sunday. ibid 131 The pot was put on for the dinner of 'pork and cabbage' complete with viggy duff and peas pudding.

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