Fan

Implement for producing a current of air. Ancient fans were of elegant forms, delicate colors, and costly materials. They were seldom employed by the owners as at present, but by the hands of female slaves and eunuchs. Feather fans were common and came into Europe with the IMG:content-0026.png:[graphic][subsumed] Famagosta, the ancient Venetian port of Cyprus. admit large ve els, while its palaces, churches and defenses are in ruins. Taken by Turks 1571; ruined by earthquake 1735. Pop., 1891, 3,367.