Definition for Vane (-'s)

vane (-'s), n. [southern variation of fane, < common Germanic.] (webplay: showing, way).

  1. Climate indicator; [metonymy] weather; temperature; meteorological conditions; wind direction.
  2. Pointer; weather predictor; moving figure on the roof of a barn that indicates wind direction.
  3. Compass; guide; pathfinder; direction indicator.

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