the syllable used for the fourth tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone F.
military field artillery
(in Britain) Football Association See also FA Cup
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at gamut
From Arabic
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Sang the delegates: Mike Pearson and Diefy Are in for a fa' For the cocky wee Douglas Is the pride o' them a'.
From Time Magazine Archive
O Guid forbid," said fair Annie, "That e'er the like fa' in my hand;50 Wou'd I forsake my ain gude lord, And follow you, a gae-through-land?
From English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) by Various
Ye'll tak' my horse then by the head, And lat the bridal fa'; The Queen o' Elfin she'll cry out, 150 'True Tam-a-Line's awa'.
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I (of 8) by Various
"A brighter bride he ne'er can fa'; A richer well he may; But daughter dearer nor Fair Annie, His mither ne'er can ha'e."
From English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) by Various
"Shame fa' me, if I daur gang, Bessie."
From The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) by Hogg, James
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