favel

名词 n. 形容词 adj.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. flattery; cajolery; deceit obsolete
    — 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
  2. A horse of a favel or dun colour.
形容词 adj.
  1. yellow or dun in colour
    — There came rydynge a messager vpon a horse fauell.

词形变化

more favel comparative most favel superlative favels plural

词源

词源 1
From Old French favele, from Latin fabella (“short fable”), diminutive of fabula. See fable.
词源 2
From Old French fauvel, favel, diminutive of Old French fauve; of German origin. See fallow (adjective).
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