foin

Definitions

1. A thrust.
   archaic
2. The beech marten (Martes foina, syn. Mustela foina).
3. A kind of fur, black at the top on a whitish ground, taken from the ferret or weasel of the same name.

Equivalents

Examples

“And there kyng Arthur smote syr mordred vnder the shelde wyth a foyne of his spere throughoute the body more than a fadom. "And there King Arthur smote Sir Mordred under the shield, with a foin of his spear, throughout the body, more than a fathom."”

“They move⟳ their hands, steadfast their feet remain⟳, / Nor blow⟳ nor foin they struck or thrust in vain.”

“He came to the stake in a fair black gown furred and faced with foins.”

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