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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fastin(g)evin, n. Also: fastynevyn, fassinewin, fasten even. Var. of Fasternevin.1456 Hay I. 166/4.
Alset it war pasche day als ere as fastyn evin day 1478 Reg. Cupar A. I. 214.
He sal gif in name of gersom betuyx this and fastynevyn xxs 1580 Waus Corr. I. 224.
Your l. sall haue it send to yowr l. betwene and fassinewin 1593 Maxwell Mem. I. 321.
Witsonday and Martymes, … Fasting-even, Beltane 1645 Spalding II. 447.
Ane committe … discharges be took of drum the fasting-evin's marcat haldin yeirlie at Elgin 1667 Melrose R. Rec. II. 174.
[Defender confessed promising payment last] Fasten even
