transitive verb

1. to keep from being successful; thwart; frustrate
2. Hunting to make (a scent, trail, etc.) confused, as by recrossing, in order to balk the pursuers

Etymology: ME foilen < OFr fuler, to trample on, subdue: see full

noun

1. Archaic the scent or trail of an animal
2. Archaic a thwarting

noun

1. a leaflike, rounded space or design between cusps or in windows, etc., as in Gothic architecture
2. a very thin sheet or leaf of metal; specif., such a sheet, as of aluminum, used for wrapping food, etc.
3. the metal coating on the back of a mirror
4. a thin leaf of polished metal placed under an inferior or artificial gem to give it brilliance
5. a person or thing that sets off or enhances another by contrast

Etymology: ME < OFr fuil (Fr feuille), a leaf < L folia < folium, leaf: see foliate

transitive verb

1. to cover or back with foil
2. Rare to serve as a contrast to
3. to decorate (windows, etc.) with foils

noun

1. a long, thin fencing sword with a button on the point to prevent injury
2. the art or sport of fencing with foils

Etymology: < ?