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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Felny, reduced form of Felony. (Cf. Prov. felnia, var. of fellonia.) —a1400 Leg. S. xxxiii. 294.
That I suld succure this towne Fra the felny of this dragone Ib. xxxvi. 548.
Quhen he cowertly To sauf his aith did felny c1420 Wynt. ii. 1444.
Thare wyffys … In felny brynnand as a fyre Ib. v. 641; etc.
He gert in tyll his felny sla Hys awyn maystyr Brus x. 65 (E).
Thai … lettyt thair fayis to fulfill The maist part of thair felny [C. felony]
