~ 1
■ noun
1》 a young deer in its first year.
2》 a light brown colour.
■ verb (of a deer) produce young.
Origin
ME: from OFr. faon , based on L. fetus 'offspring'; cf. fetus .
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~ 2
■ verb give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection.
↘(of a dog) show slavish devotion, especially by rubbing against someone.
Derivatives
~ing adjective
~ingly adverb
Origin
OE fagnian 'make or be glad', of Gmc origin; related to fain .