Dictionary

A young deer.

A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.

The young of an animal; a whelp.

To give birth to a fawn.

Of the fawn colour.

A servile cringe or bow.

Base flattery.

To exhibit affection or attempt to please.

To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).

(of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.