feint
noun
[ feɪnt ]
• a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing.
• "a brief feint at the opponent's face"
feint
verb
• make a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight.
• "Adam feinted with his right and then swung a left"
Origin:
late 17th century: from French feinte, past participle (used as a noun) of feindre ‘feign’.
feint
adjective
• denoting paper printed with faint lines as a guide for handwriting.
Origin:
mid 19th century: variant of faint.
