favel

favel is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 3 senses. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.

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  1. 1.Yellow; fal [Obs.] Wright.
  2. 2.A horse of a favel or dun color. To curry favel. See To curry favor, under Favor, n.
  3. 3.Flattery; cajolery; deceit. [Obs.] Skeat.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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