Lexicon: fathom – fealty

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fathom (-ed, -ing), v. [OE.] (webplay: find).

Measure; reach; assess; sound the depth of; [fig.] confront; scare; terrify mentally; sink into the soul of.

fatigue, n. [Fr.]

Tiredness; sleepiness; exhaustion.

fatigue, v. [Fr.] (webplay: harass, tire, weariness, weary).

Tire; wear out; drain; exhaust with toil.

fatigued, adj. [see fatigue, v.]

Tired; exhausted; worn out; wearied.

fatuity, n. [Fr.]

Weakness; stupidity; feebleness of mind.

fault, n. [ME faut, failing.] (webplay: blame, injure, wrong).

Blame; error; mistake; flaw; impairment of excellence; (see Genesis 41:9).

favor, n. [ME] (webplay: feature, friendly, grace, justify).

  1. Kind indulgence; privilege; aid.
  2. Honor; sake; personal regard.

favorably, adv. [see favor, n.]

Complimentary; amiably; fortunately; affectionately.

favorite (-s), n. [OFr.]

Dear; beloved; wanted; sought after; preferred; respected.

fealty, n. [OFr < L. fides, faith, loyalty.] (webplay: true).

Promise; covenant; pledge of allegiance; obligation to a landlord; fidelity to a lord.