| foin | 1. <zoology> The beech marten (Mustela foina). See Marten. 2. A kind of fur, black at the top on a whitish ground, taken from the ferret or weasel of the same name. " He came to the stake in a fair black gown furred and faced with foins." (Fuller) Origin: F. Fouine a marten. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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