Fawn (fa̤n), n. [OF. faon the young one of any beast, a fawn, F. faon a fawn, for fedon, fr. L. fetus. See Fetus.] 1. (Zoöl.) A young deer; a buck or doe of the first year. See Buck.
2. The young of an animal; a whelp.
... followeth... after her fawns. Holland.
3. A fawn color.