Lexic.us

Definition of Foin

1. n. The beech marten (Mustela foina). See Marten.

2. v. i. To thrust with a sword or spear; to lunge.

3. v. t. To prick; to st?ng.

4. n. A pass in fencing; a lunge.

Definition of Foin

1. Verb. (archaic) to thrust with a sword; to stab at ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Foin

1. to thrust with a pointed weapon [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Foin

1. 1. The beech marten (Mustela foina). See Marten. 2. A kind of fur, black at the top on a whitish ground, taken from the ferret or weasel of the same name. " He came to the stake in a fair black gown furred and faced with foins." (Fuller) Origin: F. Fouine a marten. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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