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fyn

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Searchable Lemmata: fyn (AF).
Alternate Forms: Unique.

    Definitions and Defining Citations:

1(n.) Manufacture; spindle? AND2 suggests 'shuttle', but 'spindle' seems more probable in light of the gloss.(1200 - 1300)
1. pensis: de fisils, fyn Gloss. [AND TLL (ii 6) circa 1200/1300]
c.f.: fusil, pensum
AF; Primarily Gloss.
Sex: N/A    Use: n/a    Status: n/a    Rank: Uncertain    Ceremonial: No
Body Parts: N/A.

    Etymological Evidence:

Speculative, Unknown. Cf. AF fin (end, terminal point or part, extremity, etc.).
WF:
Etym Cog:
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