1. one of the curved segments that form the rim of a wheel
Usage: also spelled 'felloe'; chiefly historical or technical

1. cruel, fierce, or evil in nature or character
Usage: archaic or literary

Examples

• The carpenter replaced a broken felly on the old wagon wheel.
• The fellies of the wheel were made from ash wood.
• In the old tale, the felly knight showed no mercy to his enemies.
• The felly deeds of the villain were recounted in the legend.
• Each felly segment was carefully shaped to fit the wheel's curve.