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Pronunciation: [fˈɔ͡ɪn] (IPA)

Foin is a term that is rarely used in modern English, but it can be found in some literary works and historical texts. It means to thrust or poke in a rough manner, especially with a pointed weapon like a sword or lance. Some synonyms that can be used instead of foin are stab, pierce, thrust, stick, impale, gore and jab. These words convey similar meanings and can be employed based on the context and tone of the sentence. It is important to note that some of these synonyms have additional connotations, such as impale, which suggests a more drastic and violent action.
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The rumor came back to his own district that he was "talkin' Foin," and many of his friends there turned out to hear him.
"The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him"
Paul Leicester Ford
Therewith Sir Kay put his spear in the rest, and ran straight upon him; and Beaumains came as fast upon him with his sword in his hand, and so he put away his spear with his sword, and with a Foin thrust him through the side, that Sir Kay fell down as he had been dead; and he alighted down and took Sir Kay's shield and his spear, and stert upon his own horse and rode his way.
"Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table"
Thomas Malory
And when the knight saw Sir Gareth come so fiercely upon him, he smote him with a Foin through the thick of the thigh that the wound was a shaftmon broad and had cut a-two many veins and sinews.
"Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table"
Thomas Malory

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