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    Feint , a. [F. feint, p. p. of feindre to feign. See Feign.] Feigned; counterfeit. [Obs.]
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    Dressed up into any feint appearance of it.
    Locke.

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    Feint, n. [F. feinte, fr. feint. See Feint, a.]
    1. That which is feigned; an assumed or false appearance; a pretense; a stratagem; a fetch.
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      Courtley's letter is but a feint to get off.
      Spectator.

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    2. 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.
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    Feint, v. i. To make a feint, or mock attack.
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