fringefan

English

/ˈfɹɪndʒfæn/

noun
Definitions
  • (dated) A science fiction fan primarily interested in a specific subset of fandom; a partial fan on the fringe of fandom.

Etymology

Compound from English fringe + English fan (admirer, electrical device).

Origin

English

fan

Gloss

admirer, electrical device

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