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Feat Feat (f[=e]t), n. [OE. fet, OF. fet, fait, F. fait, factum, fr. L. facere, factum, to make or do. Cf. Fact, Feasible, Do.] 1. An act; a deed; an exploit. [1913 Webster]

The warlike feats I have done. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. A striking act of strength, skill, or cunning; a trick; as, feats of horsemanship, or of dexterity. [1913 Webster]

Feat Feat, v. t. To form; to fashion. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

To the more mature, A glass that feated them. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Feat Feat, a. [Compar. Feater; superl. Featest.] [F. fait made, shaped, fit, p. p. of faire to make or do. See Feat, n.] Dexterous in movements or service; skillful; neat; nice; pretty. [Archaic] [1913 Webster]

Never master had a page . . . so feat. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

And look how well my garments sit upon me Much feater than before. --Shak. [1913 Webster]