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feat 1
(fēt)n.
1. An act or accomplishment of great courage, skill, or imagination; an achievement.
2. Obsolete A specialized skill; a knack.
[Middle English fet, from Anglo-Norman, from Latin factum, from neuter past participle of facere, to make, do; see dhē- in Indo-European roots.]
Synonyms: feat1, achievement, exploit, masterstroke
These nouns denote an extraordinary deed or action: feats of bravery; achievements of diplomacy; military exploits; a masterstroke of entrepreneurship.
These nouns denote an extraordinary deed or action: feats of bravery; achievements of diplomacy; military exploits; a masterstroke of entrepreneurship.
feat 2
(fēt)adj. feat·er, feat·est Archaic
1. Adroit; dexterous.
2. Neat; trim.
[Middle English fet, suitable, from Old French fait, from Latin factus, done, made; see feature.]
feat′ly adv.
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featly
(ˈfiːtlɪ)adv
1. neatly
2. fitly
ˈfeatliness n
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feat•ly
(ˈfit li)adv.
1. suitably; appropriately.
2. skillfully.
3. neatly; elegantly.
adj. 4. graceful; elegant.
[1300–50]
feat′li•ness, n.
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