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Fan"cy, v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Fancied (?), p. pr. & vb. n.
Fancying (&?;).] 1. To figure to one's
self; to believe or imagine something without proof.

If our search has reached no farther than simile and
metaphor, we rather fancy than know.

2. To love. [Obs.] Shak.

Fan"cy, v. t. 1.
To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to
imagine.

He whom I fancy, but can ne'er
express.

2. To have a fancy for; to like; to be
pleased with, particularly on account of external appearance or
manners. "We fancy not the cardinal." Shak.

3. To believe without sufficient evidence; to
imagine (something which is unreal).

He fancied he was welcome, because those
arounde him were his kinsmen.

Fan"cy, a. 1.
Adapted to please the fancy or taste; ornamental; as,
fancy goods.


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