eofan
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Meaning · English
One of the very first science fiction fans, from the period 1930–33.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There was Charles Brown of Locus, the French fan and writer Georges Gallet, eofan Clifton Amsbury, and, of course, me and my wife Wendayne.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “eofan” mean?
One of the very first science fiction fans, from the period 1930–33.
Is “eofan” formal or informal?
eofan is generally dated, slang.