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   favel , a. [OF. fauvel, favel, dim. of F. fauve; of German oigin. See Fallow, a.] Yellow; fallow; dun. [Obs.]
   Wright.
   
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   favel, n. A horse of a favel or dun color.
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   To curry favel. See To curry favor, under Favor, n.
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   favel, n. [OF. favele, fr. L. fabella short fable, dim. of fabula. See Fable.] Flattery; cajolery; deceit. [Obs.]
   Skeat.
   
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