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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fyane, Fyene, n. [LG. fîand, W.Fris. fijan, Du vijand.] An enemy. — 1555 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 283.
The said Androw, beand captyve & presonar … as fyane and enemy to Inglis natioune 1557
Ib. 305.
The … arresting of the saidis Inglismen as fyanis and innemeis
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