adv. Sc. and north dial. [f. FARRAND, -ANT + -LY2.] Pleasantly, handsomely, splendidly.

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c. 1325.  E. E. Allit. P., C. 435. Farandely on a felde he fetteleȝ hym to bide.

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1613.  T. Potts, Disc. Witches (Chetham Soc.), K b. What is yonder that casts a light so farrandly.

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c. 1750.  J. Collier (Tim Bobbin), Wks., 49. Yo coom’n farrantly off marry, for it wur a greyt Marcy ye wur’n naw Dreawnt.

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1865.  B. Brierley, Irkdale, I. 100. Hoo wouldno’ behave so farrantly, if hoo yerd what I’re talkin about.

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