feat
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noun
a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc.: Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.
Obsolete. a specialized skill; profession.
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Origin of feat
1First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fet, fait, from Anglo-French, Old French, from Latin factum fact
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1. See achievement.
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Other definitions for feat (2 of 2)
Origin of feat
21400–50; late Middle English <Middle French fait made (to fit) <Latin factus, past participle of facere to make, do
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British Dictionary definitions for feat (1 of 2)
feat1
/ (fiːt) /
noun
a remarkable, skilful, or daring action; exploit; achievementfeats of strength
Word Origin for feat
C14: from Anglo-French fait, from Latin factum deed; see fact
British Dictionary definitions for feat (2 of 2)
Word Origin for feat
C14: from Old French fet, from Latin factus made, from facere to make
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