What does the meaning of the word fancied in the sentence

The ease with which he had subdued the realm misled him; he fancied that the slack resistance, which was mainly due to the incapacity and unpopularity of Baliol, implied the indifference of the Scots to the idea ol annexation.

The meaning of faniced means that it's believed to be true or imagined. It's like when we daydream when were bored.

For example: I can't remember any memo of mine at all, but I have the distinct impression that almost all of them were written in anger over real or fancied wrongs.

(Hope this helps) Sky

the answer will be the third choice

explanation:

irony  

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