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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Faikin, -yn(e, a. Also: fakin. [Early ME. faken, OE. fácne., fæcne.] Deceitful, fraudful. — c1420 Ratis R. 667.
Fore bewte lestis bot a quhill, … Baith fals, fell, fainte and faikyne a1500 Henr. Fab. 2819.
Falr thyngis oftymis ar fundin faikyn [v.r. faikin, fakin]
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