n. (pl. -s or -nae) animal life of a region or period. [latin fauna, name of a rural goddess]

(brit. Favour) —n. - kind act (did it as a favour).

- approval, goodwill; friendly regard (gained their favour).

- partiality.

- badge, ribbon, etc., as an emblem of support. —v. - regard or treat with favour or partiality.

- support, promote, prefer.

- be to the advantage of; facilitate.

- tend to confirm (an idea etc.).

- (foll. By with) oblige.

- (as favoured adj.) Having special advantages.

—n. - large or sumptuous meal.

- sensual or mental pleasure.

- religious festival.

- annual village festival. —v. - (often foll. By on) partake of a feast; eat and drink sumptuously.

- regale. feast one's eyes on look with pleasure at. [latin festus joy]

us var. Of faecal (*feces).

n.pl. (brit. Faeces) waste matter discharged from the bowels. faecal adj. [latin]

v. Simulate; pretend (feign madness). [latin fingo fict- mould, contrive]

—n. - sham attack or diversionary blow.

- pretence. —v. Make a feint. —adj. = *faint adj. 5. [french: related to *feign]

var. Of *felloe.

n. Person who has committed a felony. [medieval latin fello]

fatale n. (pl. Femmes fatales pronunc. Same) dangerously seductive woman. [french]