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
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A temple or sacred place (literary or archaic).
"The poem describes a crumbling fane deep in the forest."
How to use fane
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fanes
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The poem describes a crumbling _____ deep in the forest.
Etymology
From Old English fana, "banner, cloth" — related to "vane," as in weathervane.
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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.
