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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Fainnes,) Fayn-, Fanenes, n. [ME. faynes, fainnes (c 1300).] Eagerness, gladness. — 1535 Stewart 22535.
Tha … left all waist for fanenes for to flie 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 30.
Scho … causit the rest of the Hamiltonis to fon for faynnes
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