van
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/væn/]
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1. van (noun) — sense 1
Definition: A fan or other contrivance, such as a sieve, for winnowing grain.
Example: with strange amaze / A shepherd meeting thee, the oar surveys, / And names a van (Book XI)
2. van (noun) — sense 2
Definition: A wing with which the air is beaten.
Example: So Satan fell; and ſtrait a fiery Globe / Of Angels on full ſail of wing flew nigh, / Who on their plumy Vans receiv'd him ſoft […]
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