First Known Use: 13th century
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1felon
noun fel·on \ˈfe-lən\
: a criminal who has committed a serious crime (called a felony)
Full Definition of FELON
1
: one who has committed a felony
2
archaic : villain
3
: whitlow
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Origin of FELON
Middle English, from Anglo-French felun, fel evildoer, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fillen to beat, whip, fel skin — more at fell
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2felon
adjective
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felon
noun fel·on \ˈfe-lən\
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