foin

1 of 2

verb

foined; foining; foins

intransitive verb

archaic
: to thrust with a pointed weapon : lunge

foin

2 of 2

noun

archaic
: a pass in fencing : lunge

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from foin fork for spearing fish, from Anglo-French fuin

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of foin was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near foin

Cite this Entry

“Foin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foin. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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