FON

Proper noun

Fon

A language of Benin and Togo, specifically, in the southern regions corresponding to the former kingdom of Dahomey. Also known as Fongbe or Fɔngbe, it is part of the Gbe family of West African languages.

Anagrams

• NOF, OFN, ONF.

Etymology 1

Noun

fon (plural fons)

(obsolete) A fool or idiot.

Etymology 2

Noun

fon (plural fons)

A chieftain or king of a region of Cameroon.

Anagrams

• NOF, OFN, ONF.

Source: Wiktionary


Fon, n. Etym: [Of Scand. origin; cf. Icel. fani silly, fana to act silly, Sw. fåne fool. Cf. Fond, a.]

Definition: A fool; an idiot. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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