fawned; fawning; fawns
Definition of fawn
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to court favor by a cringing or flattering manner
courtiers fawning on the king
2
: to show affection
—used especially of a dog The dog was fawning on its master.
fawn
nounDefinition of fawn (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a young deer
especially
: one still unweaned or retaining a distinctive baby coat
2
: kid sense 2
3
: a light grayish brown
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The first known use of fawn was in the 13th century
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