Both Uses of
fawn
in
Wuthering Heights
- I removed the habit, and there shone forth beneath a grand plaid silk frock, white trousers, and burnished shoes; and, while her eyes sparkled joyfully when the dogs came bounding up to welcome her, she dared hardly touch them lest they should fawn upon her splendid garments.
Chpt 7fawn = jump on (show excessive affection)
- How the devil can you dream of fawning on me?†
Chpt 27 *
Definition:
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(fawn as in: fawned all over her) showing excessive flattery or affection