~ 1 [ 'fɛlən ]
■ noun a person who has committed a ~y.
■ adjective archaic cruel; wicked.
Origin
ME: from OFr., lit. 'wicked, a wicked person', from med. L. fello , fellon- , of unknown origin.
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~ 2 [ 'fɛlən ]
■ noun archaic term for whitlow .
Origin
ME: perh. a specific use of ~ 1 ; med. L. fello , fellon- had the same sense.