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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Foist \Foist\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Foisted}; p. pr & vb n. {Foisting}.] [Cf. OD vysten to fizzle, D. veesten E. fizz, fitchet, bullfist.] To insert surreptitiously, wrongfully, or without warrant; to interpolate; to pass off (something spurious or counterfeit) as genuine, true, or worthy; -- usually followed by in Lest negligence or partiality might admit or foist in abuses and corruption. --R. Carew. When a scripture has been corrupted . . . by a supposititious foisting of some words in --South.
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