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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fan, v. [ME. fawn(e, faune (a 1300), vawen- (a 1225), OE. fahnian.] To fawn upon or on. —a1568 Scott xxxiv. 105.
The bich the cur-tyk fannis a1605 Montg. Misc. l. x. 42.
A dog … will … fan on him vha givis him fude a1598 Ferg. Prov. (1641) 4 b.
Better a dog fan nor bark on you
