fabricationformerly
formerly: adv. in the past; in former times.

fundamental
fundamental: adj. & n. --adj. of, affecting, or serving as a base or foundation, essential, primary, original (a fundamental change; the fundamental rules; the fundamental form). --n.
1 (usu. in pl.) a fundamental rule, principle, or article.
2 Mus. a fundamental note or tone. øfundamental note Mus. the lowest note of a chord in its original (uninverted) form. fundamental particle an elementary particle. fundamental tone Mus. the tone produced by vibration of the whole of a sonorous body (opp. HARMONIC). øøfundamentality n. fundamentally adv. [ME f. F fondamental or LL fundamentalis (as FUNDAMENT)]

flirt
flirt: v. & n. --v.
1 intr. (usu. foll. by with) behave in a frivolously amorous or sexually enticing manner.
2 intr. (usu. foll. by with) a superficially interest oneself (with an idea etc.). b trifle (with danger etc.) (flirted with disgrace).
3 tr. wave or move (a fan, a bird's tail, etc.) briskly.
4 intr. & tr. move or cause to move with a jerk. --n.
1 a person who indulges in flirting.
2 a quick movement; a sudden jerk. øøflirtation n. flirtatious adj. flirtatiously adv. flirtatiousness n. flirty adj. (flirtier, flirtiest). [imit.]

farded
farded: adj. archaic (of a face etc.) painted with cosmetics. [past part. of obs. fard f. OF farder]

fishing
fishing: n. the activity of catching fish, esp. for food or as a sport. øfishing-line a long thread of silk etc. with a baited hook, sinker, float, etc., used for catching fish. fishing-rod a long tapering usu. jointed rod to which a fishing-line is attached.

feast
feast: n. & v. --n.
1 a large or sumptuous meal.
2 a gratification to the senses or mind.
3 a an annual religious celebration. b a day dedicated to a particular saint.
4 an annual village festival. --v.
1 intr. partake of a feast; eat and drink sumptuously.
2 tr. a regale. b pass (time) in feasting. øfeast-day a day on which a feast (esp. in sense 3) is held. feast one's eyes on take pleasure in beholding. feast of reason intellectual talk. øøfeaster n. [ME f. OF feste, fester f. L festus joyous]

feedback
feedback: n.
1 information about the result of an experiment etc.; response.
2 Electronics a the return of a fraction of the output signal from one stage of a circuit, amplifier, etc., to the input of the same or a preceding stage. b a signal so returned.
3 Biol. etc. the modification or control of a process or system by its results or effects, esp. by the difference between the desired and the actual result.

fancy
fancy: n., adj., & v. --n. (pl. -ies.
1 an individual taste or inclination (take a fancy to).
2 a caprice or whim.
3 a thing favoured, e.g. a horse to win a race.
4 an arbitrary supposition.
5 a the faculty of using imagination or of inventing imagery. b a mental image.
6 delusion; unfounded belief.
7 (prec. by the) those who have a certain hobby; fanciers, esp. patrons of boxing. --adj. (usu. attrib.) (fancier, fanciest.
1 ornamental; not plain.
2 capricious, whimsical, extravagant (at a fancy price).
3 based on imagination, not fact.
4 US (of foods etc.) above average quality.
5 (of flowers etc.) particoloured.
6 (of an animal) bred for particular points of beauty etc. --v.tr. (-ies, -ied.
1 (foll. by that + clause) be inclined to suppose; rather think.
2 Brit. colloq. feel a desire for (do you fancy a drink?).
3 Brit. colloq. find sexually attractive.
4 colloq. have an unduly high opinion of (oneself, one's ability, etc.).
5 (in imper.) an exclamation of surprise (fancy their doing that!).
6 picture to oneself; conceive, imagine. øcatch (or take) the fancy of please; appeal to. fancy dress fanciful costume, esp. for masquerading as a different person or as an animal etc. at a party. fancy-free without (esp. emotional) commitments. fancy goods ornamental novelties etc. fancy man sl. derog.
1 a woman's lover.
2 a pimp. fancy woman sl. derog. a mistress. fancy-work ornamental sewing etc. øøfanciable adj. (in sens.
3 of v.). fancily adv. fanciness n. [contr. of FANTASY]

faithful
faithful: adj.
1 showing faith.
2 (often foll. by to) loyal, trustworthy, constant.
3 accurate; true to fact (a faithful account).
4 (the Faithful) the believers in a religion, esp. Muslims and Christians. øøfaithfulness n.

function
function: n. & v. --n.
1 a an activity proper to a person or institution. b a mode of action or activity by which a thing fulfils its purpose. c an official or professional duty; an employment, profession, or calling.
2 a a public ceremony or occasion. b a social gathering, esp. a large, formal, or important one.
3 Math. a variable quantity regarded in relation to another or others in terms of which it may be expressed or on which its value depends (x is a function of y and z).
4 a part of a program that corresponds to a single value. --v.intr. fulfil a function, operate; be in working order. øøfunctionless adj. [F fonction f. L functio -onis f. fungi funct- perform]

flavouring
flavouring: n. a substance used to flavour food or drink.

favourable
favourable: adj. (US favorable.
1 a well-disposed; propitious. b commendatory, approving.
2 giving consent (a favourable answer).
3 promising, auspicious, satisfactory (a favourable aspect).
4 (often foll. by to) helpful, suitable. øøfavourableness n. favourably adv. [ME f. OF favorable f. L favorabilis (as FAVOUR)]

formal
formal: adj. & n. --adj.
1 used or done or held in accordance with rules, convention, or ceremony (formal dress; a formal occasion).
2 ceremonial; required by convention (a formal call).
3 precise or symmetrical (a formal garden).
4 prim or stiff in manner.
5 perfunctory, having the form without the spirit.
6 valid or correctly so called because of its form; explicit and definite (a formal agreement).
7 in accordance with recognized forms or rules.
8 of or concerned with (outward) form or appearance, esp. as distinct from content or matter.
9 Logic concerned with the form and not the matter of reasoning. 10 Philos. of the essence of a thing; essential not material. --n. U.
1 evening dress.
2 an occasion on which evening dress is worn. øøformally adv. formalness n. [ME f. L formalis (as FORM)]

facile
facile: adj. usu. derog.
1 easily achieved but of little value.
2 (of speech, writing, etc.) fluent, ready, glib. øøfacilely adv. facileness n. [F facile or L facilis f. facere do]

forgotten
forgotten: past part. of FORGET.

fellowship
fellowship: n.
1 companionship, friendliness.
2 participation, sharing; community of interest.
3 a body of associates; a company.
4 a brotherhood or fraternity.
5 a guild or corporation.
6 the status or emoluments of a fellow of a college or society.

foreshore
foreshore: n. the part of the shore between high- and low-water marks, or between the water and cultivated or developed land.

follower
follower: n.
1 an adherent or devotee.
2 a person or thing that follows.

fertilization
fertilization: n. (also -isation.
1 Biol. the fusion of male and female gametes during sexual reproduction to form a zygote.
2 a the act or an instance of fertilizing. b the process of being fertilized.

falter
falter: v.
1 intr. stumble, stagger; go unsteadily.
2 intr. waver; lose courage.
3 tr. & intr. stammer; speak hesitatingly. øøfalterer n. falteringly adv. [ME: orig. uncert.]

fertilizerfond
fond: adj.
1 (foll. by of) having affection or a liking for.
2 affectionate, loving, doting.
3 (of beliefs etc.) foolishly optimistic or credulous; naìve. øøfondly adv. fondness n. [ME f. obs. fon fool, be foolish]

flowing
flowing: adj.
1 (of literary style etc.) fluent; easy.
2 (of a line, a curve, or a contour) smoothly continuous, not abrupt.
3 (of hair, a garment, a sail, etc.) unconfined. øøflowingly adv.

futilityflorist
florist: n. a person who deals in or grows flowers. øøfloristry n. [L flos floris flower + -IST]

friendly
friendly: adj., n., & adv. --adj. (friendlier, friendliest.
1 acting as or like a friend, well-disposed, kindly.
2 a (often foll. by with) on amicable terms. b not hostile.
3 characteristic of friends, showing or prompted by kindness.
4 favourably disposed, ready to approve or help.
5 a (of a thing) serviceable, convenient, opportune. b = user-friendly. --n. (pl. -ies) = friendly match. --adv. in a friendly manner. øfriendly action Law an action brought merely to get a point decided. friendly match a match played for enjoyment and not in competition for a cup etc. Friendly Society Brit. = benefit society. øøfriendlily adv. friendliness n.

feeling
feeling: n. & adj. --n.
1 a the capacity to feel; a sense of touch (lost all feeling in his arm). b a physical sensation.
2 a (often foll. by of) a particular emotional reaction (a feeling of despair). b (in pl.) emotional susceptibilities or sympathies (hurt my feelings; had strong feelings about it).
3 a particular sensitivity (had a feeling for literature).
4 a an opinion or notion, esp. a vague or irrational one (my feelings on the subject; had a feeling she would be there). b vague awareness (had a feeling of safety). c sentiment (the general feeling was against it).
5 readiness to feel sympathy or compassion.
6 a the general emotional response produced by a work of art, piece of music, etc. b emotional commitment or sensibility in artistic execution (played with feeling). --adj.
1 sensitive, sympathetic.
2 showing emotion or sensitivity. øøfeelingless adj. feelingly adv.

footwear
footwear: n. shoes, socks, etc.

folder
folder: n.
1 a folding cover or holder for loose papers.
2 a folded leaflet.

fireproof
fireproof: adj. & v. --adj. able to resist fire or great heat. --v.tr. make fireproof.

find
find: v. & n. --v.tr. (past and past part. found.
1 a discover by chance or effort (found a key). b become aware of. c (absol.) discover game, esp. a fox.
2 a get possession of by chance (found a treasure). b obtain, receive (idea found acceptance). c succeed in obtaining (cannot find the money; can't find time to read). d summon up (found courage to protest). e sl. steal.
3 a seek out and provide (will find you a book). b supply, furnish (each finds his own equipment).
4 ascertain by study or calculation or inquiry (could not find the answer).
5 a perceive or experience (find no sense in it; find difficulty in breathing). b (often in passive) recognize or discover to be present (the word is not found in Shakespeare). c regard or discover from experience (finds England too cold; you'll find it pays; find it impossible to reply).
6 Law (of a jury, judge, etc.) decide and declare (found him guilty; found that he had done it; found it murder).
7 reach by a natural or normal process (water finds its own level).
8 a (of a letter) reach (a person). b (of an address) be adequate to enable a letter etc. to reach (a person).
9 archaic reach the conscience of. --n.
1 a a discovery of treasure, minerals, etc. b Hunting the finding of a fox.
2 a thing or person discovered, esp. when of value. øall found (of an employee's wages) with board and lodging provided free. find against Law decide against (a person), judge to be guilty. find fault see FAULT . find favour prove acceptable. find one's fee.
1 become able to walk.
2 develop one's independent ability. find for Law decide in favour of (a person), judge to be innocent. find it in one's heart (esp. with neg.; foll. by to + infin.) prevail upon oneself, be willing. find onesel.
1 discover that one is (woke to find myself in hospital; found herself agreeing).
2 discover one's vocation.
3 provide for one's own needs. find ou.
1 discover or detect (a wrongdoer etc.).
2 (often foll. by about) get information (find out about holidays abroad).
3 discover (find out where we are).
4 (often foll. by about) discover the truth, a fact, etc. (he never found out).
5 devise.
6 solve. find-spot Archaeol. the place where an object is found. find one's wa.
1 (often foll. by to) manage to reach a place.
2 (often foll. by into) be brought or get. øøfindable adj. [OE findan f. Gmc]

featuredfailure
failure: n.
1 lack of success; failing.
2 an unsuccessful person, thing, or attempt.
3 non-performance, non-occurrence.
4 breaking down or ceasing to function (heart failure; engine failure).
5 running short of supply etc.
6 bankruptcy, collapse. [earlier failer f. AF, = OF faillir FAIL]

federation
federation: n.
1 a federal group of States.
2 a federated society or group.
3 the act or an instance of federating. øøfederationist n. [F f÷d÷ration f. LL foederatio (as FEDERAL)]

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