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fenny

adjective fen·ny \ ˈfe-nē \

Definition of fenny

1 : having the characteristics of a fen : boggy
2 archaic : peculiar to or found in a fen

First Known Use of fenny

before 12th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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