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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Favorous, a. [Late ME. faworus, e.m.E. fauourous, OF. favo(u)reux.] Attracting favour. —c1550 Rolland C. Venus i. 591.
Lufe is facound; and lufe is fauorous Ib. ii. 712.
Ilkane … Of fassoun fair, facound, and fauorous
