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Definition of Faints
1. n. pl. The impure spirit which comes over first and last in the distillation of whisky; -- the former being called the strong faints, and the latter, which is much more abundant, the weak faints. This crude spirit is much impregnated with fusel oil.
Definition of Faints
1. Noun. (plural of faint) ¹
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Definition of Faints
1. faint [v] - See also: faint
Lexicographical Neighbors of Faints
Literary usage of Faints
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies ...by James Boswell by James Boswell (1791)
"As to the invocation of faints, he faid, " Though I do not think it ... it appears
to me, thatc the communion of faints' in the Creed ..."
2. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in by John Pinkerton (1809)
"... this ought properly to be called The Virgin, for me is the principal figure
in the piece, and the St. George, with other faints, is Handing about her. ..."
3. A Practical Exposition on the CXXXth Psalm. by John Owen (1806)
"... rife from the dead and preach : But here we fee, that all the faints departed,
and now in glory, do jointly preach this fundamental truth, that there is ..."
4. The Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England by John Campbell Campbell (1845)
"He is coughed down. Oct. 27. 1601. Opening of Elizabeth's last parliament.
Queen faints away, and Com- inon.s excluded. ..."
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