noun
A young deer.
A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.
(obsolete) The young of an animal; a whelp.
adjective
Of the fawn colour.
verb
(intransitive) To give birth to a fawn.
verb
(intransitive) To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
(intransitive) To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour. [with on or upon]
(intransitive, of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.
noun
(rare) A servile cringe or bow.
Base flattery.