English word origin

Etymology of fawny

From fawn + -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

adj

Somewhat fawn in colour.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From fawn + -y.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

A finger ring.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Irish fáinne (“ring”). Doublet of fainne.

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Borrowed-form mentionfáinnega
Doublet mentionfainneen

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