n iā, f. (fann)
weakness: in tan tainic fainde don Trae
when Troy became weak
Aen. 77
.
tainigc trā faindi do C.,
BColm. 96.4
.
is é domrad hi faindi,
Ériu iv 158.8
.
ar fainde
┐ enirte a irse,
PH 5328
. g
s.
cen chuit fainne
,
Fél., May 17
.
la taidbsin fainni ... i n-aimsir clainni Saúil showing signs
of weakness
SR 6547
(cf.
2 Reg. iii 1
). fis foindi no amneirt,
Laws iii 270.2
. Cf. fainne i. aineolas foghlama ignorance
of learning O'Cl. (see 2 fann). Fig.
Mo Eochaid Timine ...
mo faindi mo eascaine,
Leb. Cert. 200.6
(=
faíne,
LL 386a44
).