feat

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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 of feat

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First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English fet, fait, from Anglo-French, Old French, from Latin factum, noun use of neuter past participle of facere “to do, make”; see fact

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1. See achievement.

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feat2
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adjective,feat·er, feat·est.Archaic.
  1. apt; skillful; dexterous.

Origin of feat

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First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French fait “made (to fit),” from Latin factus “done, made,” past participle of facere “to do, make”

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British Dictionary definitions for feat (1 of 2)

feat1

/ (fiːt) /


noun
  1. a remarkable, skilful, or daring action; exploit; achievement: feats of strength

Origin of feat

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C14: from Anglo-French fait, from Latin factum deed; see fact

British Dictionary definitions for feat (2 of 2)

feat2

/ (fiːt) /


adjectivearchaic
  1. another word for skilful

  2. another word for neat 1, suitable

Origin of feat

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C14: from Old French fet, from Latin factus made, from facere to make

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