fay
1a fairy.
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1Other definitions for fay (2 of 4)
faith.
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or Faye
a female given name, form of Faith.
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How to use fay in a sentence
“Go on, Bob, take another chance,” said a blonde named Faye.
Football Great Bob Suffridge Wanders Through the End Zone of Life | Paul Hemphill | September 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“I see no links between the TripAdvisor trend and changes in the kitchen,” Faye says.
Arnaud Faye, who spent four years under the tutelage of Bertron at Relais Bernard Loiseau, has a similar outlook.
Just ask Dr. Faye—the sexy post-coital smoking is just clearly not worth the emotional trauma.
Every Woman Don Draper’s Hooked Up With on ‘Mad Men’ | Amy Zimmerman | April 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFaye and Don date pretty seriously, and he even tells her about his stolen identity.
Every Woman Don Draper’s Hooked Up With on ‘Mad Men’ | Amy Zimmerman | April 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Coligny had been resting his army at Faye, a small town about midway between Chinon and Chtellerault.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots | Henry BairdThe history of Andreas Faye serves as the basis of this work.
M. Faye, comparing all the measurements, has reached a result well calculated to surprise us.
More recently, however, a still greater acceleration has been found in the case of Faye's comet.
Meteoric astronomy: | Daniel KirkwoodM. du Faye, intendant of the French king's gardens, made a number of experiments, which added not a little to the science.
British Dictionary definitions for fay (1 of 3)
/ (feɪ) /
a fairy or sprite
of or resembling a fay
informal pretentious or precious
Origin of fay
1British Dictionary definitions for fay (2 of 3)
/ (feɪ) /
to fit or be fitted closely or tightly
Origin of fay
2British Dictionary definitions for fay (3 of 3)
/ (feɪ) /
an obsolete word for faith
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