Featish

/ˈfitɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Neat, suitable, or appropriate in a delicate or refined way; somewhat feat or proper in appearance or manner.

Etymology

From 'feat' (meaning neat or appropriate) plus '-ish' suffix (meaning somewhat or rather); an older English term for something slightly neat or elegant.

Kelly Says

This overlooked old English word captures that medieval sense of 'neat elegance'—when people used 'feat' to describe someone whose manners or appearance was refined and just right!

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