fay

verb

ˈfā How to pronounce fay (audio)
fayed; faying; fays
Synonyms of faynext

transitive + intransitive

: to fit or join closely or tightly

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fay was in 1754

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“Fay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fay. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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fay

noun
ˈfā
: fairy, elf
fay adjective

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