feat

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[ feet ]
/ fit /
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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.

Origin of feat

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1300–50; Middle English fet, fait < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin factum fact

Words nearby feat

feast of st. peter's chains, feast of tabernacles, feast one's eyes on, feast or famine, feast-or-famine, feat, feather, feather banding, feather bed, feather duster, feather geranium

Definition for feat (2 of 2)

feat 2
[ feet ]
/ fit /

adjective, feat·er, feat·est. Archaic.

apt; skillful; dexterous.
suitable.
neat1.

Origin of feat

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1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French fait made (to fit) < Latin factus, past participle of facere to make, do

Words related to feat

accomplishment, exploit, victory, stunt, performance, deed, triumph, adventure, coup, consummation, conquest, enterprise, attainment, venture, act, action, execution, effort

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British Dictionary definitions for feat (1 of 2)

feat 1
/ (fiːt) /

noun

a remarkable, skilful, or daring action; exploit; achievement feats 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)

feat 2
/ (fiːt) /

adjective archaic

another word for skilful
another word for neat 1, suitable

Word Origin for feat

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