A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Afaynd, v. [Early ME. afandien, OE. áfandian: see Fande v.] intr. To make an attempt. —c1475 Wall. v. 874.
Thai trowide weyll Sotheron wald afaynd With haill power at anys on thaim to sett
