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fane
[ feyn ]
noun
- a temple.
- Archaic. a church.
fane
/ feɪn /
noun
- archaic.a temple or shrine
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fane1
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin fānum temple, sanctuary
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fane1
C14: from Latin fānum
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Example Sentences
Mrs. Fane was no longer able to put him off with contradictions and vagueness: Michael demanded his family tree.
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"Perhaps Fane will recite to us his discovery," said Mr. Cray, scratching his scurfy head with the gnawed end of a penholder.
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Mrs. Fane looked at her son for a moment very intently, as if she were minded to tell him something.
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Mrs. Fane put out her hand to stop Michael's flowing tirade, but he paid no attention, talking away less to her than to himself.
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Mrs. Fane was now crying loud enough to make Michael stop in sudden embarrassment.
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