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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456-1499
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Fadand, ppl. a. [e.m.E. faydinge (1535).] Fading. — 1456 Hay II. 130/33.
Herbis and flouris … drawis till a fadand hewe a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 59.
Thy fadand flurising is fantasy felable
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