yan

/jæn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

One.

Numeral

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

One in Cumbrian sheep counting rhyme.

Numeral

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Synonym of yonder

Determiner

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “yan” mean?

One.

Is “yan” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.