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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Licht-farand, Light-farrand, a. [Licht adv.1 (Licht a.1 9 and 10) and farand pres. p. of Fare v. (also Farand a.).] a. Light or unseemly in demeanour or conduct. b. Conducting oneself light-heartedly or unconcernedly. — 1596 Reg. Privy C. V. 342.
[That Johnne Greg in Kinlos … accompanied by] sum licht farand men … [violently] patt furth the saidis complenaris pleuch [etc.] 1635 Dickson Wr. 88.
A sore matter for a sinner to be corrected, and yet to go light-farrand under it
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