FARAND
\fˈaɹand], \fˈaɹand], \f_ˈa_ɹ_a_n_d]\
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FARRAND, far'and, adj. (Scot.) having a certain favour or appearance, esp. in such compound forms as auld-farand, old-fashioned; ill-faured, ill-favoured, &c. [M. E. farand, comely. Origin obscure; most prob. the verb fare (q.v.).]
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