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fay

[fey] / feɪ /
NOUN
elf
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Antonyms
WEAK




NOUN
leprechaun
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NOUN
sprite
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Here, Fay Victor, a uniquely daring and creative singer, adorns her vocal with all manner of creaking, wailing, moaning and scatting, yet she maintains Bey’s feeling of directing a congregation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

"Mick showed great strength and dignity in light of his diagnosis MND," Fay said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

When Fay, the owner, went outside, a man was already there recording.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

Fay Siu, who leads the Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims, offered emotional support to families at the mortuary, where she said the atmosphere was "miserable and bleak".

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

I tried to talk to Fay, but I can see she’s afraid of me.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes




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