fawn

FAWN, n. A young deer; a buck or doe of the first year.

FAWN, v.i. To bring forth a fawn.

FAWN, v.i. [See Fain.]

1. To court favor, or show attachment to, by frisking about one; as, a dog fawns on his master.

2. To soothe; to flatter meanly; to blandish; to court servilely; to cringe and bow to gain favor; as a fawning favorite or minion.

My love, forbear to fawn upon their frowns.

FAWN, n. A servile cringe or bow; mean flattery.