English word origin

Etymology of feely

From feal + -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

adj

soft; smooth; velvety

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

From feal + -y.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

adj

Tending to feel things by physically touching them.

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

From feel + -y.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

A child; a young person.

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

From Italian figlie (“children”).

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Derivation mentionfiglieit

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