Meaning of zână | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A fairy.
   feminine
2. A faggot, an especially effeminate homosexual.
   derogatory, feminine, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“DZINA, quam vocem a Dianae denominatione deductam suspicareris. Raro tamen singulari numero eam celebrant, sed plerumque plurali Dzinele utuntur, feruntque virgines esse formosissimas et venustatis largitrices.”

The fairy which might be derived from the name of Diana. However, they rarely celebrate her in the singular, but usually use the plural fairies, which are most beautiful virgins and bestowers of beauty.

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