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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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*Ferantein, n. [e.m.E. ferrandin (farandine, etc.), F. ferrandine.] A cloth made of silk and wool or hair. —1690 Sc. Notes & Q. 2 Ser. II. 91.
Fyve quarters of grein ferantein tape
