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[feɪnt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing
(e.g: a brief feint at the opponent's face)
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Origin
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late 17th century: from French feinte, past participle (used as a noun) of feindre ‘feign’
[feɪnt], (Verb)
Definitions:
- make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight
(e.g: Adam feinted with his right and then swung a left)
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Origin
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late 17th century: from French feinte, past participle (used as a noun) of feindre ‘feign’
[feɪnt], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- denoting paper printed with faint lines as a guide for handwriting
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Origin
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mid 19th century: variant of faint
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