"Fante" meaning in English

See Fante in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Fante
  1. A language spoken in Ghana, a dialect of Akan. Wikipedia link: Fante language Categories (topical): Languages Related terms: English, Ewe, Gha, Twi-Akuapem, Twi-Ashanti

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