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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fiance, Feance, n. Also: fyaunce. [ME. fiaunce (1340), OF. fiance.] a. Profession of allegiance. b. Trust, confidence. — 1389 Reg. Cambuskenneth 260.
Robert nyit that he was man to the said abbot, na till him na feance maid 1456 Hay I. 182/18.
The capitane … that suld ger ony honourable man give fiance or traist till his sauf condyt Ib. 287/22.
That thai have na traist na fyaunce in God
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