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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fent, n. [ME. fent (c 1430), OF. fente.] A short slit or opening in a garment. a1500 Henr. Fab. 904.
The feitho that hes furrit mony fent Ib. 1671.
The somer with his iolie mantill grene With flouris fair furrit on euerilk fent 1503 Treas. Acc. II. 238.
Ane fyne buge skin to the fent of ane goun 1513 Ib. IV. 426.
xij new armyn bestis to put in the fent and collar of the samyn goune