FEEL

I. verb (felt; ~ing) Etymology: Middle English felen, from Old English fēlan; akin to Old High German fuolen to ~, Latin palpare to caress Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality, to perceive by a physical sensation coming from discrete end organs (as of the skin or muscles), 2. to undergo passive experience of, to have one's sensibilities markedly affected by, to ascertain by cautious trial, 4. to be aware of by instinct or inference, believe , think , intransitive verb 1. to receive or be able to receive a tactile sensation, to search for something by using the sense of touch, 2. to be conscious of an inward impression, state of mind, or physical condition, to have a marked sentiment or opinion , seem , to have sympathy or pity , II. noun Date: 13th century sensation , ~ing , the sense of touch, 3. the quality of a thing as imparted through or as if through touch, typical or peculiar quality or atmosphere, intuitive knowledge or ability