fawned; fawning; fawns
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.
fawner
noun
1
: a young deer
especially
: one still unweaned or retaining a distinctive baby coat
2
3
: a light grayish brown
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