feint1
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feɪnt/
n.
a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other attacking movement, especially in boxing or fencing.
v.
make a feint.
Etymology
C17: from Fr. feinte, past part. (used as n.) of feindre ‘feign’.
feint2
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feɪnt/
adj.
denoting paper printed with faint lines as a guide for handwriting.
Etymology
C19: var. of faint.
