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fa

1

[ fah ]

noun

, Music.
  1. the syllable used for the fourth tone of a diatonic scale.
  2. (in the fixed system of solmization) the tone F. Compare sol-fa ( def 1 ).


2

[ fah ]

noun

  1. the twentieth letter of the Arabic alphabet.

FA

1

abbreviation for

  1. military field artillery
  2. (in Britain) Football Association See also FA Cup


fa

2

/ fɑː /

noun

  1. music a variant spelling of fah

f.a.

3

abbreviation for

  1. fanny adams

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fa1

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; gamut

Origin of fa2

From Arabic

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Example Sentences

The founder, F.A. Harper, was an important intellectual mentor to Charles Koch, who became a major donor to the group.

Our magnificent dressing station, over which I have taken no end of trouble, is to be given over to the 88th F.A.

The clubs themselves have the power to alter it at any annual meeting of the F.A.

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