noun

fane

fayn

Fane (noun) means a temple or sacred place (literary or archaic). Example: “The poem describes a crumbling fane deep in the forest.”

noun

A temple or sacred place (literary or archaic).

"The poem describes a crumbling fane deep in the forest."

How to use fane

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old, poetic word for a temple or shrine.

When to use it

Rare and literary — you'll mostly meet this word in poetry or older texts, not everyday speech.

Easily confused with

vane → feign →

fanes plural, fanes plural, Fanes plural

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The poem describes a crumbling _____ deep in the forest.

From Old English fana, "banner, cloth" — related to "vane," as in weathervane.

Origin: Old English

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What does “fane” mean?

The word “fane” means a temple or sacred place (literary or archaic). In plain terms, an old, poetic word for a temple or shrine.

How do you pronounce “fane”?

“Fane” is pronounced fayn (/feɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “fane” in a sentence?

Here is “fane” used in a sentence: “The poem describes a crumbling fane deep in the forest.”

What part of speech is “fane”?

“Fane” is a noun.

Where does the word “fane” come from?

The word “fane” comes from Old English. From Old English fana, "banner, cloth" — related to "vane," as in weathervane.

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