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 (or Figgy-Dowdy) Admiral William Henry Smyth's 'Sailor's word-book' of 1865 refers to: "FIGGIE-DOWDIE. A west-country pudding, made with raisins, and much in vogue at sea among the Cornish and Devon men. Cant west-country term for plum-pudding - figs and dough.  See: Christmas Pudding Figgie Hobbin or Figgyhobbin Figgie-dowdie Figgy Apples Figgy Pudding  |
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