FEN

I. ˈfen noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English fenn marsh, mud, dirt; akin to Old High German fenna marsh, Old Norse fen, Gothic fani clay, Sanskrit paṅka mud, mire

: low peaty land covered wholly or partly with water unless artificially drained

II.

dialect

variant of fend

III. interjection

also fan ˈfan ; or fin ˈfin ; or vents ˈven(t)s

Etymology: probably alteration of fend (I)

— used as a ritual call by children especially in certain games (as marbles) to prevent certain actions by an opponent or teammate or to exempt the first caller from a task or action

IV. ˈfən noun

or fan ˈfän

( -s )

Etymology: Chinese (Pekingese) fên 1

: candareen 1