A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1513-1535
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Fenȝear, n. [ME. feynar, feyner (1382). Cf. Fenȝeour.] One who feigns. —1513 Doug. ix. x. 28.
The fenȝear of fair speche, Vlixes 1535 Stewart 51633.
Ane lous lymmer … Ane flatterar and fenȝear for ane fordell