English Explanatory Dictionary

fainting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of faint
noun
  1. An act of collapsing into a state of temporary unconsciousness.

Pronunciation

/ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ en-us-fainting.ogg

Word forms

fainting faintings

Etymology

From Middle English feinting, equivalent to faint + -ing.

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