Feeler

An observation or remark, put forth or thrown out as if casually, in order to ascertain the views of others. ( Zool .) See PALP. Feel'ing, p . a . Easily moved; readily affected; po e ing great sensibility; as, a feeling heart, a feeling sense of favor. Expre ive of great sensibility; sensibly or deeply affected; as, to speak with feeling eloquence.