feints

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [feynts]
- /feɪnts/
- /feɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feynts]
- /feɪnts/

Definitions of feints word

noun feints the impure spirit produced in the first and last stages of the distillation of whiskey. 1
verb without object feints to make a feint. 1
verb with object feints to make a feint at; deceive with a feint. 1
verb with object feints to make a false show of; simulate. 1
noun feints Plural form of feint. 1
noun plural feints the leavings of the second distillation of Scotch malt whisky 0

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Origin of feints

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English < Old French feinte, noun use of feminine of feint pretended, past participle of feindre to feign

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Parts of speech for Feints

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determiner

exclamation

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feints popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for feints

noun feints

tricks — a crafty or underhanded device, maneuver, stratagem, or the like, intended to deceive or cheat; artifice; ruse; wile.
ploys — a maneuver or stratagem, as in conversation, to gain the advantage.
dodges — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dodge.
artifices — Plural form of artifice.
wiles — a trick, artifice, or stratagem meant to fool, trap, or entice; device.

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