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favels

favels is the plural of favel.

Meaning of favel

Noun (1)

favel

  1. (obsolete) flattery; cajolery; deceit
    • The friendly foe, with his double face,
      Say he is gentle and courteous therewithal;
      And say that favel hath a goodly grace
      In eloquence; and cruelty to name16th century, Thomas Wyatt, Mine own John Poins

Noun (2)

favel (plural favels)

  1. A horse of a favel or dun colour.

See all 3 meanings of favel

Questions about favels

What is favels the plural of?
Favels is the plural of favel.

Words near favels in the dictionary

  1. favelization
  2. favella
  3. favellas
  4. favellidia
  5. favellidium
  6. favels
  7. Faventine
  8. faveolar
  9. faveolate
  10. faveolated
  11. faveoli

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