fell

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To make something fall; especially to chop down a tree.
  2. Verb.  (simple past of, fall) .
  3. Noun.  That portion of a kilt, from the waist to the seat, where the pleats are stitched down.
  4. Noun.  An animal skin, hide.
  5. Verb.  (sewing) To stitch down a protruding flap of fabric, as a seam allowance, or pleat.
  6. Noun.  (archaic, except) A rocky ridge or chain of mountains.
  7. Noun.  (archaic, except) A wild field or upland moor.
  8. Adjective.  Of a strong and cruel nature; eagre and unsparing; grim; fierce; ruthless; savage.
  9. Adjective.  (context, UK) Strong and fiery; biting; keen; sharp; pungent; clever.
  10. Adjective.  Having an extremely cruel or irrational trait.
  11. Adverb.  Sharply; fiercely.

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