n., adj., & v.
—n.
1 a young deer in its first year.
2 a light yellowish brown.
—adj. fawn-coloured.
—v.tr. (also absol.) (of a deer) bring forth (young).
Phrases and idioms:
in fawn (of a deer) pregnant.
Etymology: ME f. OF faon etc. ult. f. L fetus offspring: cf. FOETUS
2.
v.intr.
1 (often foll. by on, upon) (of a person) behave servilely, cringe.
2 (of an animal, esp. a dog) show extreme affection.
Derivatives:
fawner n. fawning adj. fawningly adv.
Etymology: OE fagnian, faeliggnian (as FAIN)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.