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befan
befan v. 
/biˈfæn/
Brit. /bᵻˈfan/
, /bᵻˈfan/U.S. /bəˈfæn/
, /bəˈfæn//biˈfæn/ΘΠ
the world > matter > gas > air > fresh air > freshen (air) [verb (transitive)] > supply with fresh air or ventilate > fan
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punkah1825
1674 N. Fairfax Treat. Bulk & Selvedge Ep. Ded. Befann'd from next Dogs~day scorchings.
1864 Daily Tel. 9 Feb. Matrons..befanned, bejewelled, and speechless.
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