A device with blades that spin to move air and create a cooling breeze; or a person who strongly likes and supports a particular person, team, or activity.
The air‑moving “fan” comes from Old English “fann,” a tool for winnowing grain, from Latin “vannus.” The “fan” meaning enthusiast is short for “fanatic,” which comes from Latin “fanaticus” meaning “inspired by a temple or deity.”
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