~ 1 [ feɪnt ]
■ noun a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other attacking movement, especially in boxing or fencing.
■ verb make a ~.
Origin
C17: from Fr. ~e , past participle (used asnoun) of feindre 'feign'.
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~ 2 [ feɪnt ]
■ adjective denoting paper printed with faint lines as a guide for handwriting.
Origin
C19: var. of faint .