Now, as the Squire, unluckily, is at the bottom of these May-day revels, it may be supposed that the suggestions of the sagacious Mr. faddy were not received with the best grace in the world.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
I find the Squire has not so undisturbed an indulgence in his humours as I had imagined; but has been repeatedly thwarted of late, and has suffered a kind of well-meaning persecution from a Mr. faddy, an old gentleman of some weight, at least of purse, who has recently moved into the neighbourhood.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
To be sure, she's engaged now-and he's a horrid, faddy little creature.
"Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902 to 1903"
Lucy Maud Montgomery