Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FAIT, n. In phr. to lose fait of, to lose one's good opinion of (something) (Sc. 1808 Jam.).
[Appar. a Variant of faith; t for th is occas. found in Gall.]