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foin (foĢµin)
intransitive verb, noun
Archaic lunge or thrust, as in fencing
Etymology: ME foinen < foin, a thrust, stab < OFr foisne, fish spear < L fuscina, a trident
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foin Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- lad: He's a foin lad, damn foin lad, smartest fella ye'll find in miles, but d'ye know what, Missy?
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