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fen·ny

 (fĕn′ē)
adj.
1. Of, resembling, or characterized by a fen or fens.
2. Archaic Inhabiting or found in fens.
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fenny

(ˈfɛnɪ)
adj
1. boggy or marshy: fenny country.
2. found in, characteristic of, or growing in fens
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fen•ny

(ˈfɛn i)

adj. -ni•er, -ni•est.
1. marshy, boggy.
2. inhabiting or growing in fens.
[before 1000]
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26, eight new members will be inducted into the Algonquin Regional High School Athletic Hall of Fame: Neil Cronin, Dave Falucci, Dan Falcucci, Fenny Farrell, John Frederick, Jennifer Griffin Harris, Baird Lashley and Bill O'Connor.
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According to the Austin Theatre Alliance, which manages the State and adjacent Paramount Theatre, A Christmas Carol, The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler and The Intelligent Design of Fenny Chow were cancelled.