feints

feint  (fnt)

n.

1. A feigned attack designed to draw defensive action away from an intended target.

2. A deceptive action calculated to divert attention from one's real purpose. See Synonyms at wile.

v. feint·ed, feint·ing, feints

v.intr.

To make a feint.

v.tr.

1. To deceive with a feint.

2. To make a deceptive show of.

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[French feinte, from Old French, from past participle of feindre, to feign; see feign.]

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feints, faints [feɪnts]

pl n

(Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) the leavings of the second distillation of Scotch malt whisky