Obs. Also fernet, farned. [? a. ON. fǫru-neyte company of travellers.] A band, company, train of attendants.
a. 1300. Cursor M., 24947 (Cott.).
| Wit al þair farnet and þair fere | |
| þai com til land bath hale and fere. | |
| Ibid. (c. 1340), 60701 (Fairf.). | |
| Þe farned [C. fernet] þar-wiþ [þe lambe] salle be fedde. |
