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fan (2)
fan [ fan ] (plural fans)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. enthusiastic admirer: an enthusiastic admirer of a celebrity or public performer
2. 
Same as  fanaticn (sense 2)

[Late 19th century. Shortening of fanatic]
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