foist

Значение (Английский)

Verb

1. To introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant.
2. To force another to accept especially by stealth or deceit.
3. To pass off as genuine or worthy.

Noun

A thief or pickpocket.

Noun

A light and fast-sailing ship.

Noun

1. (obsolete) A cask for wine.
2. Fustiness; mustiness.

Adj

Pronunciation spelling of first.

Синонимы

fob

impose

inject

interpolate

pluck

ply

slip

thrust

foist off

Произносится как (IPA)

/fɔɪst/

Этимология (Английский)

Probably from archaic Dutch vuisten (“to take into one’s hand”), from Middle Dutch vuysten, from vuyst (“fist”); akin to Old English fyst (“fist”).