"foinery" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From foin + -ery. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|foin|ery}} foin + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} foinery (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) Thrusting with the foil; fencing with the point of the sword, as distinguished from broadsword play. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
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