fantom

/ (ˈfæntəm) /

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Definition of fantom

noun

an archaic spelling of phantom

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Words nearby fantom

fan the flames, Fanti, Fantin-Latour, fantoccini, fantod, fantom, fantoosh, fan tracery, Fanum Fortunae, fan vault, fan vaulting

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How to use fantom in a sentence

"Yes, but one may, if it is only by signing one's name to an essay or paragraph in a newspaper," said Fantom.
The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales|Hannah More
Mr. Fantom believed, not in proportion to the strength of the evidence, but to the impudence of the assertion.
The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales|Hannah More
"I see plain enough what it is," said Mr. Fantom, sitting down again without the least emotion.
The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales|Hannah More
Well, Mr. Fantom, you are a wonderful man to keep up such a stock of benevolence at so small an expense.
The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales|Hannah More

When the fire was quite out, and Mr. Trueman could be of no further use, he went back to Mr. Fantom's.
The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales|Hannah More

Medical definitions for fantom

fantom

[ făn′təm ]

Variant ofphantom