English word origin

Etymology of feat

From Middle English [Term?], from Anglo-Norman fet (“action, deed”), from Old French fait, from Latin factum, from facere (“to do, to make”). Doublet of fact.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

adj

Dexterous in movements or service; skilful; neat; pretty.

verb

To form; to fashion.

noun

A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English [Term?], from Anglo-Norman fet (“action, deed”), from Old French fait, from Latin factum, from facere (“to do, to make”). Doublet of fact.

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Derivation mentionfaitfro
Derivation mentionfactumla
Doublet mentionfacten

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

Clipping of feature.

verb

To feature.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of feature. See also the abbreviation feat.

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