Obs. In 7 fann, phan. A jocular abbreviation of FANATIC.
1682. New News from Bedlam, 13.
| And to inspire his base Hobgoblin Muse, | |
| By Tumbling Art, the Loyal Phans to abuse. | |
| Ibid., 40. | |
| To be here Nursd up, Loyal Fanns to defame, | |
| And damn all Dissenters on purpose for gain. |