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foist definition

foist (fo̵ist)

transitive verb

  1. to put in slyly or surreptitiously, as a clause into a contract
  2. to get (a thing) accepted, sold, etc. by fraud, deception, etc.; palm off: with on or upon

Etymology: prob. < dial. Du vuisten, to hold in the hand; hence, in dicing, to hide or palm in the hand < vuist, a fist, akin to fist

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