2. A kind of fur, black at the top on a whitish ground, taken from the ferret or weasel of the same name.[Obs.] He came to the stake in a fair black gown furred and faced with foins. Fuller.
FOIN Foin, v. i. Etym: [OE. foinen, foignen; of uncertain origin; cf. dial. F. fouiner to push for eels with a spear, fr. F. fouine an eelspear, perh. fr. L. fodere to dig, thrust.]
Defn: To thrust with a sword or spear; to lunge. [Obs.]
He stroke, he soused, he foynd, he hewed, he lashed. Spenser.
They lash, they foin, they pass, they strive to bore Their corselets,
and the thinnest parts explore. Dryden.
FOIN
Foin, v. t.
Defn: To prick; to stng. [Obs.] Huloet.
FOIN
Foin, n.
Defn: A pass in fencing; a lunge. [Obs.] Shak.
FOINERY
Foin"er*y, n.
Defn: Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point, as distinguished from broadsword play. [Obs.] Marston.
FOININGLY
Foin"ing*ly, adv.