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Feint , a. [F. feint, p. p. of feindre to feign. See Feign.] Feigned; counterfeit. [Obs.]1913 Webster
Dressed up into any feint appearance of it.
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Feint, n. [F. feinte, fr. feint. See Feint, a.]
- That which is feigned; an assumed or false appearance; a pretense; a stratagem; a fetch.1913 Webster
Courtley's letter is but a feint to get off.
Spectator.1913 Webster - A mock blow or attack on one part when another part is intended to be struck; -- said of certain movements in fencing, boxing, war, etc.1913 Webster
- That which is feigned; an assumed or false appearance; a pretense; a stratagem; a fetch.
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Feint, v. i. To make a feint, or mock attack.1913 Webster