Fancy

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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 ).

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