faints

or feints

[ feynts ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. the impure spirit produced in the first and last stages of the distillation of whiskey.

faints

/ feɪnts /

plural noun

1. a variant spelling of feints

Word History and Origins

Origin of faints¹

1735–45; noun use (in plural) of faint (adj.)

Example Sentences

He sniffs Heather’s hair and faints from delight.

From Los Angeles Times

One woman faints, and another slumps into her chair and wails.

From BBC

“Because what if I put it in the wrong way? Or he dislocated the elbow. Like, I don’t know how to do that. Or, he faints. What do we do?”

From Los Angeles Times

For example, the document instructs parents to consult a doctor if their child faints suddenly or experiences chest pain or shortness of breath during exercise.

From Seattle Times

Rashford faints to shoot and goalie and defenders watching two players.

From BBC