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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Phesand, n. Also: -ane, -ine. [Var. of Fesand n. Cf. Phasiane n., Phasene.] A pheasant. Also comb. —c1450-2 Howlat 158 (B).
Come foure phesandis [A. fasandis] full fair in the first front 1594 Acts IV. 67/1.
Oure souerane lord … foirseing that his … phesane fowlis [etc.] … ar greitlie distroyit 1664 Household Bks. Archb. Sharp in Misc. Maitl. C. II. 506.
For 3 phesines at 3 lib. the peice
