fen
Meaning
barren bog; marshy land, over which water stands at certain times of the year; sinky pine land; marshland, moorland
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What does fen mean in English?
fen means “barren bog, marshy land, over which water stands at certain times of the year”.
Origin
From Old Swedish fen, from Old Norse fen (“fen, marsh, bog”).
Nearby common words
fen is number 8,622 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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- 8,619gnugga rub
- 8,620spillo only used in gå till spillo
- 8,621vinnande winning
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- 8,624trolldom sorcery, magic, witchcraft
- 8,625mörkläggning a blackout (mandatory blocking of light), a cover-up (attempt to hide something incriminating)
- 8,626luftsluss An airlock (airtight chamber that provides access to and from some area)., An airlock (vestibule, foyer or entranceway whose functioning is to keep indoor and outdoor air, humidity, and air temperatures separate).
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