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foin Definition

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

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?

Browse dictionary entries near foin

  1. ‹ foilsman
  2. ‹ foil twisted pair
  3. ‹ foil
  4. ‹ foie gras
  5. ‹ foible
  6. ‹ FOIA
  7. ‹ foh
  8. ‹ fogy
  9. ‹ foghorn
  10. ‹ Foggy Bottom
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