fawn2
Pronunciation: /fɔːn/
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Definition of fawn
verb
Origin:
Old English fagnian 'make or be glad', of Germanic origin; related to fain
Do not confuse fawn with faun. Fawn means 'a young deer', 'a light brown colour', or 'try to gain someone’s approval by flattering them' (people fawn over you when you’re famous); faun means 'a Roman god that is part man, part goat'.