"foutra" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: See fouter. Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} foutra (plural not attested)
  1. (obsolete, slang, derogatory) A trifle, an insignificant amount. Tags: derogatory, no-plural, obsolete, slang
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