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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fanphar, Famphar, n. [F. fanfare, e.m.E. fanfare (1676).] A flourish of trumpets. —a1605 Montg. Son. liv. 6.
Hou sall I sound the fanphar of hir fame Id. Misc. P. xliii. 40.
My trumpet, to, sall sound The famphar of thy fame
