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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500, 1577-1578
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Feit, n. [Var. of Feat n.] Feat(s), exploit. — a1500 Bk. Chess 1146.
Ȝonge men thai war … , In feit of weir that had bot litill feile a1578 Pitsc. I. 153/2.
Thocht he … could not wse no wassaledge nor feit of weiris a1578 Ib. II. 17/13.
In feit of airmes
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