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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fate, Fait, n. Also: feat. [ME. fate (Chaucer), L. fātum.]

1. Fate or destiny (of persons or in general).(1) 1513 Doug. i. iv. 108.
Now … complenys he … the cruel fate of Lycus Ib. ii. ix. 79.
Of Priamus thus was the finale fait 1535 Stewart 59313.
[They] postponit thair passage into France, For to defend thair mortall fait and chance 1615 Mure Misc. P. xiv. 16.
That this wretches fait May giwe exemple wnto ewery stait(2) 1513 Doug. i. Prol. 433.
Says he nocht thus, Thar curs by fait was set tyll Italy 15.. Clar. i. 955.
Gif heir I sterve be feat or destinie

2. pl. The Fates or Parcæ. 1513 Doug. ii. v. 78.
Enewch has lestit of Priamus the ryng, The fatis wil na mair it induryng a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xx. 25.
The Faits, the thrauard Faitis, The wicked Weirds 1611 Mure Misc. P. iv. 21.
The frouning faits, alwayes my fatall foes