What does favel mean?
Favel means (obsolete) flattery; cajolery; deceit.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(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 name
There came rydynge a messager vpon a horse fauell.
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Favel means (obsolete) flattery; cajolery; deceit.
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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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