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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fadit, Faidit, a. Also: feadit. [e.m.E. (1580).] Faded. —a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 24.
I traistit that Venus, … My faidit hart of lufe scho wald mak grene 1533 Boece vi. xv. 217.
The quene of Scottis … all begrett and fadit, almaist consumyt be sorowe c1590 J. Stewart 167 § 4.
All thy feadit leifis grow sall greine
