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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1568
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Fairdy, a. [f. faird Farde n.1] Swift. — a 1568 Satirical Poems xlvi. 10.
With evin keill befoir the wind Scho is richt fairdy with a saill
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