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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1400, 1492-1535
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Fauty, Fautie, a. [ME. fauty, fawty (14th c.), f. Faut n.] a. In fault; delinquent. b. Defective. — c 1400 Wemyss Chart. 37.
Gif ony of the partis favty wil nocht assythe til vthir but ony distreynyng 1492 Prestwick B. Rec. 18.
This to be lukit ȝerli … , and tham at ar favty thar namys to be deliuerit to the ourman — 1535 Stewart 9503.
Quhill tha without hes fund ane fautie place In to the wall
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