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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Firrendaine, Firondin, n. [e.m.E. farandine, ferrandin (1663), F. ferrandine.] A dress stuff of silk and wool or hair. —1673 Edinb. Test. LXXIV. 288 b.
viij ellis of black firrendaine 1687 Montgomery Mem. II. 339.
Some peeces of … sesnet and firondin
