A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1580-1592
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Faune, n. [e.m.E. faun(e, late ME. fawne.] A young deer. —c1590 J. Stewart 17/78.
As tender faune vithin ane darnit den 1580-92 Jas. VI Lusus Reg. 4.
Lyke to the faune of unicornis
