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felly

noun fel·ly \ ˈfe-lē \
variants: or felloe play \ˈfe-(ˌ)lō\

Definition of felly

plural fellies or felloes
: the exterior rim or a segment of the rim of a wheel supported by the spokes

Origin and Etymology of felly

Middle English fely, felive, from Old English felg; akin to Old High German felga felly, Old English fealg piece of plowed land

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