English Explanatory Dictionary

fainne

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pin badge worn to indicate a fluency in, or a willingness to speak, the Irish language.
noun
  1. Alternative form of fainne.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɑnjə/ /ˈfɔnjə/

Word forms

fainne fainnes fainni Fáinne

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish fáinne (“ring”). Doublet of fawny.

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