fuster

Nagle also remembers that Blaney 'didn't object to you telling him what one thought ... he didn't like fustering, that wouldn't please him, but he didn't mind you speaking your piece even if he might strongly disagree.

Real hep, my people. Fustering mother. Meddling sisters

She will clean her cottage — though its condition of age and fustering decay may render it an almost impossible task.

Before the sun was at it's highest, I almost gave in (admitted) that the Jalap had me bet (beat), because there I was spending more time running like a redshank to the gripe and fustering (fumbling) with the galluses and my trousers, than at the mowing.