Where does “fawneth” come from?
fawneth (English) comes from English fawn, from Middle English fawnen, from Old English fagnian — Alternative form of fæġnian.
fawneth (English): Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “fawneth”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | fawn | A young deer; A pale brown colour tinted with... |
| 2 | Middle English | fawnen | To express affection; To express affection... |
| 3 | Old English | fagnian | Alternative form of fæġnian |