Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FONNED, ppl.adj. Prepared, only in comb. ill-fonned, ill-prepared (Ags. 1808 Jam.).
[Prob. representing a local pronunciation of Eng. found, equipped. Cf. Fond, n.]