(v. t.) 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.
(v. t.) To touch; to handle; to examine by touching; as, feel this
piece of silk; hence, to make trial of; to test; often with out.
(v. t.) 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.
(v. t.) To take internal cognizance of; to be conscious of; to
have an inward persuasion of.
(v. t.) To perceive; to observe.
(v. i.) To have perception by the touch, or by contact of anything
with the nerves of sensation, especially those upon the surface of the
body.
(v. i.) To have the sensibilities moved or affected.
(v. i.) 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.
(v. i.) To know with feeling; to be conscious; hence, to know
certainly or without misgiving.
(v. i.) 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.
(n.) Feeling; perception.
(n.) A sensation communicated by touching; impression made upon
one who touches or handles; as, this leather has a greasy feel.
