Archaic variant of 'farrand'; meaning well-mannered, suitable, orderly, or of good bearing and character.
A variant spelling of 'farrand,' showing the historical flexibility of English orthography before standardization, possibly with Norse or Germanic roots.
Medieval texts used 'farrant' and 'farrand' interchangeably, reminding us that spelling was once a personal choice rather than a standardized rule—making it hard for modern readers to recognize these near-forgotten words.
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