Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.
Van — Van, n. [L. vannus a van, or fan for winnowing grain: cf. F. van. Cf. {Fan}, {Van} a wing {Winnow}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A fan or other contrivance, as a sieve, for winnowing grain. [1913 Webster] 2. [OF. vanne, F. vanneau beam feather (cf. It.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Van — Van, n. [Abbrev. fr. vanguard.] The front of an army; the first line or leading column; also, the front line or foremost division of a fleet, either in sailing or in battle. [1913 Webster] Standards and gonfalons, twixt van and rear, Stream in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Van — Van, v. t. [Cf. F. vanner to winnow, to fan. See {Van} a winnowing machine.] To fan, or to cleanse by fanning; to winnow. [Obs.] Bacon. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Van — Van, n. [Cornish.] (Mining) A shovel used in cleansing ore. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Van — Van, v. t. (Mining) To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel. Raymond. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Van — Van, n. [Abbreviated from caravan.] [1913 Webster] 1. A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and others fore the transportation of goods. [Eng.] [1913 Webster] 2. A large covered wagon for moving furniture, etc., also for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Van — This article is about the road vehicle. For the city in Turkey, see Van, Turkey. For other uses, see Van (disambiguation). 1926 Tatra 12 van … Wikipedia
van — Caravan Car a*van (k[a^]r [.a]*v[a^]n or k[a^]r*[.a]*v[a^]n ; 277), n. [F. caravane (cf. Sp. caravana), fr. Per. karw[=a]n a caravan (in sense 1). Cf. {Van} a wagon.] 1. A company of travelers, pilgrims, or merchants, organized and equipped for a … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
VAN — s. m. Instrument d osier, qui est fait en coquille, qui a deux anses, et dont on se sert pour remuer le grain, en le jetant en l air, afin de séparer la paille et l ordure d avec le bon grain. Nettoyer du grain avec le van. Ce van est trop lourd … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
van — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin vannus more at winnow Date: 14th century 1. dialect England a winnowing device (as a fan) 2. wing 1a II. noun Etymology: by shortening Date … New Collegiate Dictionary
VAN — n. m. Instrument d’osier, en forme de coquille, qui a deux anses, et dont on se sert pour secouer le grain, les impuretés, afin de séparer la paille d’avec le bon grain. Nettoyer du grain avec le van … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
