different between eofen vs eofan

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eofen

eo- +? fan. Coined by Jack Speer.

eofan (plural eofans or eofen)

(dated, fandom slang) One of the very first science fiction fans, from the period 1930–33.
- If the point of fannish jargon is to be exclusionary, why is there the matching fannish jargon of 'eofan' for long-established old-timers? If anybody would get it, they would.
- If it's a real, fan-run science fiction convention (the abbreviation you use, while invented by a much-loved eofan, generally is disliked), all you have to do is wear your membership badge (another feature of real, fan-run cons; it's a membership, not a "ticket") and stroll into the con suite.

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