FEIGN


Meaning of FEIGN in English

v.

1. tr. simulate; pretend to be affected by (feign madness).

2 tr. archaic invent (an excuse etc.).

3 intr. indulge in pretence.

Etymology: ME f. feign- stem of OF feindre f. L fingere mould, contrive

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.