favel meaning (obsolete): definition, etymology and quotations

favel

noun

Etymology From Old French favele, from Latin fabella (“short fable”), diminutive of fabula. See fable.

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 name16th century, Thomas Wyatt, Mine own John Poins:

adj

Etymology From Old French fauvel, favel, diminutive of Old French fauve; of German origin. See fallow (adjective).

yellow or dun in colour

There came rydynge a messager vpon a horse fauell.c. 1489, William Caxton, Four Sons of Aymon:

noun

Etymology From Old French fauvel, favel, diminutive of Old French fauve; of German origin. See fallow (adjective).

A horse of a favel or dun colour.

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