Fannie
or Fan·ny
[fan-ee]
- a female given name, form of Frances.
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Contemporary Examples
In exchange for the cash, Fannie and Freddie issued preferred stock to Treasury that was supposed to pay 10 percent dividend.
As with AIG, the government essentially bailed out the financial system by bailing out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Born in Montgomery County, Miss., Fannie Lou Hamer was the youngest of 20 children.
Remembering Civil Rights Heroine Fannie Lou Hamer: 'I'm Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired'Lottie L. Joiner
September 2, 2014
“The world needs to know about Fannie Lou Hamer, just like they know Dr. King and Rosa Parks,” says Bracey.
Remembering Civil Rights Heroine Fannie Lou Hamer: 'I'm Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired'Lottie L. Joiner
September 2, 2014
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which buy almost every mortgage originated in the U.S., are still functioning.
Historical Examples
"It's all right, Fannie," Aggie said hastily to the flustered maid.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
She had slept, perhaps, a half-hour, when Fannie awakened her.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
"I've good news for you, Fannie," said the General as he entered the dining-room.
The Widow O'Callaghan's BoysGulielma Zollinger
Fannie—Why do people always apply the name of "she" to a city?
The New Pun BookThomas A. Brown and Thomas Joseph Carey
Hurry and let me see your foot—wait I'll pull you up on the bank, Fannie.
RosemaryJosephine Lawrence