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fay

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verb \ˈfā\

Definition of fay

  1. :  to fit or join closely or tightly

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Origin and Etymology of fay

Middle English feien, from Old English fēgan; akin to Old High German fuogen to fit, Latin pangere to fasten — more at pact

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fay

noun

Definition of fay

obsolete

  1. :  faith

Origin and Etymology of fay

Middle English fai, fei, from Anglo-French feid, fei — more at faith

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fay

noun

Definition of fay

  1. :  fairy, elf

Origin and Etymology of fay

Middle English faie, from Anglo-French fee — more at fairy

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, muse, nimbus, phoenix

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fay

adjective

Definition of fay

  1. :  resembling an elf

Examples of fay in a Sentence

  1. with her slight build and perky manner, the actress was usually cast as the fay young woman who charms all the men in town

14th Century

First Known Use of fay

14th century

fay Synonyms

Synonyms
antic, coltish, elfish, playful, frisky, frolicsome, larky, rollicking, sportful, sportive
Antonyms
earnest, serious-minded, sober, sobersided
Related Words
coy, kittenish; gay, happy, lighthearted, whimsical; energetic, frolic, jocund, lively, merry, spirited, sprightly, spunky, vivacious; devilish, impish, knavish, mischievous, pixie (also pixy), rascally, roguish; amusing, diverting, enjoyable, entertaining, fun, pleasurable; dabbling, frivolous, goofy, silly, trifling; delightful, pleasant, pleasing; jesting, jocose, jocular, joking, prankish, teasing
Near Antonyms
dutiful, responsible; grave, grim, serious, solemn, somber (or sombre), stern, stolid; no-nonsense, priggish, starchy, stuffy; decorous, formal, proper, sedate, staid; guarded, inhibited, restrained

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

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fay

noun

Definition of fay

slang, usually disparaging

  1. :  ofay

1927

First Known Use of fay

1927

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