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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Foin,) Foyn, v. [ME. foyne (a 1400). Cf. Funȝe v.] To make thrusts in fencing. —1513 Doug. v. viii. 17.
Thai foyn at othir, and eggis to bargane
