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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

FOILING

ppr. Defeating; frustrating; disappointing of success.

 

FOILING

n.Among hunters, the slight mark of a passing deer on the grass.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

FOILING

FOILING Foil "ing, n. (Arch. )

 

Defn: A foil. Simmonds.

 

FOILING

Foil "ing, n. Etym: [Cf. F. foulées. See 1st Foil. ] (Hunting )

 

Defn: The track of game (as deer ) in the grass.