fane

[ feyn ]

noun

1. a temple.
2. Archaic. a church.

fane

/ feɪn /

noun

1. archaic.
   a temple or shrine

Word History and Origins

Origin of fane¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin fānum temple, sanctuary

Word History and Origins

Origin of fane¹

C14: from Latin fānum

Example Sentences

When her character, Aurora Fane, joins a throng of socialites surveying the nearly completed Met, the camera lingers on her face, upraised in awe.

From New York Times

That’s a shame because Oscar Kightley, as American Samoa’s soccer federation head, and David Fane, as a burly, kindhearted assistant coach too soft to be inspiring, are charismatic presences, even if they are reduced to punchlines.

From Los Angeles Times

Such talk only fane fears of AI producing a nightmare scenario of robots ruling over humans, which has long dominated science fiction but now seems realistic.

From Washington Times

See below for the full list of tour dates, and head to Fane to purchase tickets in your city.

From Salon

Standing in a cemetery of abandoned boats, Mohamed Fane picks a West African franc off the floor and shudders at the traumatic memory of his voyage from Senegal to the Canary Islands.

From Reuters