An archaic Scottish word meaning showy, stylish, or ostentatiously fashionable in dress or manner.
From Middle Scots origin, possibly related to Old French 'farandole' (a lively dance), suggesting origins in medieval courtly fashion and behavior that emphasized display and showiness.
This word captures medieval vanity perfectly—someone 'farand' was basically the medieval version of a fashion influencer, someone whose whole identity was about looking impressive and catching everyone's eye!
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