felly

noun fel·ly \ˈfe-lē\

plural fellies or felloes

Definition of FELLY

: the exterior rim or a segment of the rim of a wheel supported by the spokes

fel·ly or fel·loe \-(ˌ)lō\

Middle English fely, felive, from Old English felg; akin to Old High German felga felly, Old English fealg piece of plowed land

First Known Use: before 12th century

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