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To perceive by the touch; to take cognizance of by means
of the nerves of sensation distributed all over the body, especially by
those of the skin; to have sensation excited by contact of (a thing)
with the body or limbs. |
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To touch; to handle; to examine by touching; as, feel this
piece of silk; hence, to make trial of; to test; often with out. |
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To perceive by the mind; to have a sense of; to
experience; to be affected by; to be sensible of, or sensetive to; as,
to feel pleasure; to feel pain. |
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To take internal cognizance of; to be conscious of; to
have an inward persuasion of. |
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To perceive; to observe. |
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To have perception by the touch, or by contact of anything
with the nerves of sensation, especially those upon the surface of the
body. |
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To have the sensibilities moved or affected. |
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To be conscious of an inward impression, state of mind,
persuasion, physical condition, etc.; to perceive one's self to be; --
followed by an adjective describing the state, etc.; as, to feel
assured, grieved, persuaded. |
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To know with feeling; to be conscious; hence, to know
certainly or without misgiving. |
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To appear to the touch; to give a perception; to produce
an impression by the nerves of sensation; -- followed by an adjective
describing the kind of sensation. |
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Feeling; perception. |
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A sensation communicated by touching; impression made upon
one who touches or handles; as, this leather has a greasy feel. |
