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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1570-1615
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Feat, a. [e.m.E. feat(e, ME. fete, OF. fait.] Fitting, suitable; active, adroit. — 1570 Warrender P. I. 85.
The featest that is possible to be send salbe for this purpose c1615 Chron. Kings 22.
Findocus … walȝeant and richt featt to ewerie exerceace
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