† ˈfarnetObs. Also fernet, farned. [? a. ON.fǫru-neyte company of travellers.] A band, company, train of attendants. a1300Cursor M. 24947 (Cott.) Wit al þair farnet and þair fere Þai com til land.c1340Ibid. 6070 (Fairf.) Þe farned [C. fernet] þar-wiþ [þe lambe] salle be fedde.