Webster's English Dictionary

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van

1. van \'van\ n [ME, fr. MF, fr. L vannus - more at WINNOW] dial Eng  1: a 
   winnowing device (as a fan)  2: WING 
2. van n [by shortening] : VANGUARD 
3. van n [short for caravan] 1: a usu. enclosed wagon or motortruck used 
   for transportation of goods or  animals chiefly Brit  2: an enclosed 
   railroad freight or baggage car