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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Featlie, adv. [e.m.E. feately (1532), ME. fetely, fetly (14th c.), f. Feat a.] .Skilfully, cleverly. —1567 Sat. P. iii. 34.
He … featlie on the fluire … could dance
