foin

1 of 2

verb

ˈfȯin 

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