ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Favel

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Favel is a noun meaning yellow or dun in colour.

Meaning

yellow or dun in colour.

More Meanings

  1. A horse of a favel or dun colour.
  2. (obsolete) flattery; cajolery; deceit

Example Sentences

There came rydynge a messager vpon a horse fauell.
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 name

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Related dictionary entries include favella, fubbery, fakeloo, fabling, falshood, fribble.

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