Advertisement
Advertisement
fainites
/ ˈfeɪnaɪts; feɪnz /
interjection
- dialect.a cry for truce or respite from the rules of a game
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of fainites1
C19: from fains I I decline, from feine feign, from Old French se feindre in the sense: back out, esp of battle
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[ak-suh-lot-l ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse