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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1596
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Fanner, n. [e.m.E. fanner one who fans (c 1515).] A blowing fan. (Common in later Sc. use from 1788.) —1596 Dalr. II. 58/18.
Mony at this tyme mony trukour tragidies … blew up at his bidding, as be a fanner [L. flabello]