1. a strange or wonderful thing; a marvel or curiosity
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect; archaic

1. strange, wonderful, or remarkable
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect; archaic

Examples

• The old traveler spoke of ferlie sights he had witnessed in distant lands.
• The villagers gathered to see the ferlie creature that had appeared in the forest.
• She collected ferlie objects from her travels and displayed them in her home.
• The ferlie stone was said to possess magical properties.
• He recounted ferlie tales of adventure and mystery.