Foin
n.
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The beech marten (Mustela foina). See Marten. (Zool.)
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A kind of fur, black at the top on a whitish ground, taken from the ferret or weasel of the same name. [Obs.]
He came to the stake in a fair black gown furred and faced with foins.
Foin
v. i.
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To thrust with a sword or spear; to lunge. [Obs.]
He stroke, he soused, he foynd, he hewed, he lashed.
They lash, they foin, they pass, they strive to bore
Their corselets, and the thinnest parts explore.
Foin
v. t.
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To prick; to st?ng. [Obs.]
Foin
n.
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A pass in fencing; a lunge. [Obs.]