Fens

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of fen form-of, plural
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A marshy area in eastern England.

Synonyms

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fenlandsfenlands

Example

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"There was excellent wild-duck shooting in the fens, remarkably good fishing and a small but select library."

Etymology

A proprialization from the common noun fen.

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