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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶FANE, n. An elf, fairy.Kcb. 1806 J. Train Poet. Reveries 23:
The story ran to ilka ane How Kate was haunted wi' a fane.Ib. 27:
By every fane that now Dwells in thy breast or on thy brow.