Featliness

/ˈfitlinəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being featly; neatness of movement, appropriateness of action, or skillful and graceful execution.

Etymology

From 'featly' plus '-ness' suffix; creates an abstract noun describing the quality of being neat, appropriate, and skillfully executed in one's actions or manner.

Kelly Says

Medieval English speakers used 'featliness' to describe that rare combination of perfect elegance and skilled execution—it's what you'd say about a master swordsman moving with controlled grace!

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