Obs. In 4–5 faynhed. [f. FAIN a. + -HEAD.] Gladness, joy.

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a. 1300.  Cursor Mundi, 3851 (Gött.).

        Laban for-faynhed he did to call
For his neuou sake his freindes call.

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c. 1400.  Destr. Troy, 2446.

        Hit shall glade you full godely agaynes your gret anger,
And fille you with faynhed, in faithe I you hete.

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