Emily Dickinson Lexicon

fan, n. [OE] (webplay: breath, cool, face, fire, thrown, wind, woman's).

1. Means used to move air; beautiful decoration used by women. (715, 1026, 1693, 1747, 1387)
2. Bellows; instrument used to raise fire or flames; (see Isaiah 30:24).
3. Wing; propeller.