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Meaning of fawn in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /fɔn/

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  1. Verb

    fawn

    Etymology

    Old English fagnian ‘make or be glad’, of Germanic origin; related to fain

    Definitions

    1. show submission or fear
  2. 2. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

    Examples

    • « He is always kowtowing to his boss »
  3. 3. have fawns

    Examples

    • « deer fawn »
  4. Noun

    fawn

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French faon, based on Latin fetus‘offspring’; compare with fetus

    Definitions

    1. a color varying around light grayish brown

    Examples

    • « she wore a dun raincoat »
  5. 2. young deer

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