Felly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɛli/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Felly is a noun meaning The rim of a wooden wheel, supported by the spokes.
Meaning
The rim of a wooden wheel, supported by the spokes.
More Meanings
- Any of the several curved segments that constitute the rim.
- (now rare) Fiercely, harshly.
Example Sentences
The felly harshed against the curbstone: stopped.
all you Gods, / In generall Synod take away her power: / Breake all the Spokes and Fallies from her wheele […]
Ioues dreaded thunder light / Does scorch not halfe so sore, nor damned ghoste / In flaming Phlegeton does not so felly roste.
Word Forms
- fellies
- felloe
- fellick
- felk
Synonyms for felly
Depending on context, synonyms include felloe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include felloe, wheelrim, spoke, wheel, rimbellisher, tyre.
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