Definitions
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- noun Trial; temptation.
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- noun
Trial ;temptation . - verb Present participle of
fand .
Etymologies
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From Middle English fanding, fonding, from Old English fandung ("investigation, trial, temptation, test, proof"), verbal noun of fandian ("to try, attempt, tempt, test, examine, explore, search out, experience, visit"), equivalent to fand + -ing. More at fand.
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From fand.
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Improvement The division of waterways and public lands of the depart - fanding field in mcut of public works is hereby authorized and directed to ex -
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