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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FAUCON, n. A sun dog or mock sun, a parhelion (Rs., Crm., Mry. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.; Mry.¹ 1928; Rs. 1951). [′fɑ:kən]