1. n., adj., & v.
--n.
1. a young deer in its first year.
2 a light yellowish brown.
--adj. fawn-coloured.
--v.tr. (also absol.) (of a deer) bring forth (young).
Phrases and idioms:
in fawn (of a deer) pregnant.
Etymology: ME f. OF faon etc. ult. f. L fetus offspring: cf. FOETUS 2. v.intr.
1. (often foll. by on, upon) (of a person) behave servilely, cringe.
2 (of an animal, esp. a dog) show extreme affection.
Derivatives:
fawner n. fawning adj. fawningly adv.
Etymology: OE fagnian, f{aelig}gnian (as FAIN)