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Definition of Fay
1. Noun. A small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers.
Generic synonyms: Spiritual Being, Supernatural Being
Specialized synonyms: Brownie, Elf, Gremlin, Hob, Imp, Pixie, Pixy, Fairy Godmother, Dwarf, Gnome, Morgan Le Fay, Puck, Robin Goodfellow, Oberson, Titania, Tooth Fairy, Water Nymph, Water Spirit, Water Sprite
Definition of Fay
1. n. A fairy; an elf.
2. n. Faith; as, by my fay.
3. v. t. To fit; to join; to unite closely, as two pieces of wood, so as to make the surface fit together.
4. v. i. To lie close together; to fit; to fadge; -- often with in, into, with, or together.
Definition of Fay
1. Proper noun. (surname A=An English from=Middle English dot=), originally a nickname from "faith, loyalty" or "a fairy". ¹
2. Proper noun. (surname A=An Irish from=Irish dot=), anglicized from (term Ó Fiaich lang=ga) and (term Ó Fathaigh lang=ga). ¹
3. Proper noun. A female given name, pet form of Faith or Frances; often used as a middle name. ¹
4. Verb. To fit. ¹
5. Verb. To join or unite closely or tightly. ¹
6. Verb. To lie close together. ¹
7. Verb. To fadge. ¹
8. Verb. (dialectal) To cleanse; clean out. ¹
9. Noun. A fairy; an elf. ¹
10. Noun. (US slang) A white person. ¹
11. Adjective. (US slang) White. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fay
1. to join closely [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Fay
1. To fit; to join; to unite closely, as two pieces of wood, so as to make the surface fit together. Origin: OE. Feien, v.t. & i, AS. Fegan to join, unite; akin to OS. Fogian, D. Voegen, OHG. Fuogen, G. Fugen, Sw. Foga. See Fair, and cf. Fadge. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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