fane Meaning & Definition
/feɪn/
What Does Fane Mean?
Fane is a noun that means A weathercock, a weather vane. It can also mean A banner, especially a military banner.
Fane: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /feɪn/ |
| Plural | fanes |
Fane Definition (Noun)
- A weathercock, a weather vane.
- A banner, especially a military banner.
Noun
- A temple or sacred place.
Synonyms of Fane
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Fane synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
fane (plural fanes)
Words That Rhyme With Fane
Origin of Fane
Origin 1: From Middle English fane, from Old English fana (“cloth, banner”), from Proto-West Germanic *fanō, from Proto-Germanic *fanô (“cloth, flag”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂n- (“to weave; something woven; cloth, fabric, tissue”). Doublet of fanon and vane.
Origin 2: From Middle English fane (“temple”), from Latin fānum (“temple, place dedicated to a deity”). Doublet of fanum.