Fancy
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): ( v. t.) To believe without sufficient evidence; to imagine (something which is unreal).
(2): ( n.) The faculty by which the mind forms an image or a representation of anything perceived before; the power of combining and modifying such objects into new pictures or images; the power of readily and happily creating and recalling such objects for the purpose of amusement, wit, or embellishment; imagination.
(3): ( n.) An image or representation of anything formed in the mind; conception; thought; idea; conceit.
(4): ( n.) An opinion or notion formed without much reflection; caprice; whim; impression.
(5): ( n.) Inclination; liking, formed by caprice rather than reason; as, to strike one's fancy; hence, the object of inclination or liking.
(6): ( n.) That which pleases or entertains the taste or caprice without much use or value.
(7): ( n.) A sort of love song or light impromptu ballad.
(8): ( a.) Extravagant; above real value.
(9): ( v. i.) To figure to one's self; to believe or imagine something without proof.
(10): ( v. i.) To love.
(11): ( v. t.) To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.
(12): ( v. t.) To have a fancy for; to like; to be pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or manners.
(13): ( a.) Adapted to please the fancy or taste; ornamental; as, fancy goods.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [2]
fan´si ( φαντάζω , phantázō , "to cause to appear," "show"): In Ecclesiasticus 34:5, "And the heart fancieth, as a woman's in travail" (compare The Wisdom of Solomon 6:16; Hebrews 12:21 ).
