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.