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.

[ ME f. feign- stem of OF feindre f. L fingere mould, contrive ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.