† 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.
| 1597 Montgomerie 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.
| 1508 Kennedy Flyting w. Dunbar 517 Fowmart, fasert, fostirit in filth and fen. |