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   Felon , n. [OE., adj., cruel, n., villain, ruffian, traitor, whitlow, F. félon traitor, in OF. also, villain, fr. LL. felo. See Fell, a.]
    (Law) A person who has committed a felony.
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   A person guilty or capable of heinous crime.
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   (Med.) A kind of whitlow; a painful imflammation of the periosteum of a finger, usually of the last joint.
   Syn. -- Criminal; convict; malefactor; culprit.
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   Felon, a. Characteristic of a felon; malignant; fierce; malicious; cruel; traitorous; disloyal.
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   Vain shows of love to vail his felon hate.
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