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† ˈfazart, n. (a.) Obs. Sc.
Also 6 faizard, fasert.
[Of unknown etymology; according to Jamieson faizard is used in some parts for a hermaphrodite fowl.]
1. A coward, dastard.
1597Montgomerie Cherrie & Slae 377 To fazarts, hard hazarts Is deid or they cum thair. Ibid. 632 Ȝon faizardis durst not..Clim vp the craig.
2. attrib. or adj. Cowardly, dastardly.
1508Kennedy Flyting w. Dunbar 517 Fowmart, fasert, fostirit in filth and fen. |