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vaan.

vane, small flag (often pointed or pronged)

4 characters1 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/vaːn/
  1. vane, small flag (often pointed or pronged)

    feminine · neuter
  2. banner, battle standard

    feminine · neuter
  3. weathervane

    feminine · neuter
  4. a measure of volume for beer and other drinks, equivalent to about 5 litres

    feminine · historical · neuter
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch vāne, from Old Dutch *fano, from Proto-Germanic *fanô.

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