Sc. [a. Gael. fang, faing = Ir. fang in same sense.] A sheep-cot or pen.

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1812.  P. Graham, Agric. Surv. Stirlingshire, xiv. 294. It is necessary to collect the whole flock in the pen or fank, at least four times in the year.

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1827.  J. Anderson, Ess. State Soc. Highlands, 127. Bargains were concluded at the homes and fanks of the farmers.

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1883.  W. C. Smith, N. C. Folk, 219.

        He beat the smith—until he drank—
At working cures on sickly cattle;
For when he came to byre or fank,
The sight of him was half the battle.

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