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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Faint \Faint\ (f[=a]nt), a. [Compar. Fainter (-[~e]r); superl.
   Faintest.] [OE. feint, faint, false, faint, F. feint, p. p.
   of feindre to feign, suppose, hesitate. See Feign, and cf.
   Feint.]
   1. Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to swoon; as,
      faint with fatigue, hunger, or thirst.
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   2. Wanting in courage, spirit, or energy; timorous; cowardly;
      dejected; depressed; as, "Faint heart ne'er won fair
      lady." --Old Proverb.
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   3. Lacking distinctness; hardly perceptible; striking the
      senses feebly; not bright, or loud, or sharp, or forcible;
      weak; as, a faint color, or sound.
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   4. Performed, done, or acted, in a weak or feeble manner; not
      exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy; slight; as, faint
      efforts; faint resistance.
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            The faint prosecution of the war.     --Sir J.
                                                  Davies.
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