"fan" meaning in Sranan Tongo

See fan in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Probably from Ewe ɸā́n (“clear, light”). Etymology templates: {{der|srn|ee|ɸā́n||clear, light}} Ewe ɸā́n (“clear, light”) Head templates: {{head|srn|ideophone}} fan
  1. Signifies whiteness Wikipedia link: nl:Pieter Muysken
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