Definition for FOIST

FOIST, v.t. [Usually supposed to be from Fr. fausser, to violate, literally, to falsify; Norm. fauser. This is doubtful.]

To insert surreptitiously, wrongfully, or without warrant. Lest negligence or partiality might admit or foist in abuses and corruption. Carew.

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