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(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.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Fancy'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​f/fancy.html. 1828.
 
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