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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fait, a. [e.m.E. fait, rare var. of feat(e, feete, ME. fete, OF. fait.] Smart, adroit. — c1590 J. Stewart 88/312.
Ane boy discreit and fait Did tak the gydment of his horse in cuir
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