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 Fatted Calf.Fault. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Fat’ua Mu’lier.
 
A law term for a courtesan. Fatuus with jurisconsults means one not in a right mind, incorrigibly foolish.   1
 


 Fatted Calf.Fault. 

 
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