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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Faining, Fayning, vbl. n. [e.m.E. fayning, ME. feynyng. Cf. Fenȝeing.] Feigning. — 1567 G. Ball. 214.
Gif poetis faining [v.r. fayning] may be trew

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