fantom

/ (ˈfæntəm) /

noun

an archaic spelling of phantom

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What does “vacillate” mean?

to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute.

to cause to be empty or unoccupied.

to assent tacitly; agree; consent.

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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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Example sentences from the Web for fantom

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
When they sat down, Mr. Fantom was not a little out of humor to see his table in some disorder.
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
Mr. Fantom coolly replied, "that the impertinent retort of a drunken footman could not spoil a system."
The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales|Hannah More

The instant he opened the parlor door he eagerly cried out, "Where is the poor woman, Mr. Fantom?"
The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales|Hannah More

Medical definitions for fantom

fantom

[ făn′təm ]

n.

Variant ofphantom

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