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fawned

verb

Meaning

  1. To give birth to a fawn.
  2. To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
  3. To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
  4. (of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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