单词 | feat of arms |
释义 | > as lemmasfeat of arms a. An exceptional or noteworthy act or achievement; esp. a deed of valour; a noble exploit. Often in feat of arms. Now somewhat archaic, and with some mixture of 3. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > doing > [noun] > an act or deed > exceptional or remarkable adventurec1300 bearinga1387 feata1400 hardiment1487 facta1525 derring-do1579 achievement1583 adventry1616 coup d'éclat1668 exploit1725 venture1810 stunt1892 a hard act to follow1942 the mind > emotion > courage > valour > deed of valour > [noun] > heroic feat chivalry1297 bountyc1330 vassalagec1330 feata1400 turnc1400 pointc1440 valiance1470 valiantise1513 valiancy1627 gallantry1652 heroism1740 heroics1873 the world > action or operation > prosperity > success > [noun] > one who or that which is successful > that which is successful > an achievement feata1400 wonder-worka1400 exploitc1425 achievance1531 achievement1583 attaining1606 attainment1665 effort1857 get1992 a1400–50 Alexander 3105 All þe feete at oure fadirs in þe fold hade. 1485 W. Caxton tr. Paris & Vienne (1957) 8 Knyghtes redy to do fayte of armes. ?1507 C. Brandon et al. Iustes of Maye (de Worde) sig. B.iiv Noble actes and faytes mercyall Shall be had in remembraunce immortall. ?1567 M. Parker Whole Psalter cvi. 305 Noble faytes in Egipt done. 1584 King James VI & I Ess. Prentise Poesie sig. Miijv Martiall and knichtly faittis of armes. 1611 Bible (King James) Judith xi. 8 Thou onely art..wonderfull in feates of warre. View more context for this quotation 1642 R. Carpenter Experience A peece of sanctified and blessed waxe, which shall..make the Devill runne, and doe many such feates. 1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ii. 537 With feats of Arms From either end of Heav'n the welkin burns. View more context for this quotation 1813 W. Scott Bridal of Triermain ii. xxvi. 97 For feats of arms as far renowned As warrior of the Table Round. 1843 E. Bulwer-Lytton Last of Barons I. i. i. 21 Those personal feats..dazzled the populace. 1856 A. P. Stanley Sinai & Palestine (1858) iii. 161 Othniel performed the feat of arms that won him the daughter of Caleb. < as lemmas |
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