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feat

1  [feet]
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–noun
1. a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc.: Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.
2. Obsolete. a specialized skill; profession.
Origin:
1300–50; ME fet, fait < AF, OF < L factum fact

Synonyms:
1. accomplishment. See achievement.

feat

2  [feet]
–adjective -er, -est. Archaic.
1. apt; skillful; dexterous.
2. suitable.
3. neat.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME < MF fait made (to fit) < L factus, ptp. of facere to make, do
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feat 1   (fēt)   
n.  

  1. A notable act or deed, especially an act of courage; an exploit.

  2. An act of skill, endurance, imagination, or strength; an achievement.

  3. Obsolete A specialized skill; a knack.


[Middle English fet, from Anglo-Norman, from Latin factum, from neuter past participle of facere, to make, do; see dhē- in Indo-European roots.]
Synonyms: These nouns denote an extraordinary deed or action: feats of bravery; achievements of diplomacy; military exploits; a masterstroke of entrepreneurship.
feat 2   (fēt)   
adj.   feat·er, feat·est Archaic

  1. Adroit; dexterous.

  2. Neat; trim.


[Middle English fet, suitable, from Old French fait, from Latin factus, done, made; see feature.]
feat'ly adv.
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Word Origin & History

feat 
1362, "action, deeds," from Anglo-Fr. fet, from O.Fr. fait, from L. factum "thing done," a noun based on the pp. of facere "make, do" (see factitious). Sense of "exceptional or noble deed" arose c.1400 from phrase feat of arms (Fr. fait d'armes).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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