[f. FOIL sb.5] intr. To make a thrust at with a foil. In quot. transf.
1600. Rowlands, Let. Humours Blood, ix.
| | This Gentleman hath serued long in Fraunce, |
| And is returned filthy full of French, |
| In single combat, being hurt by chaunce, |
| As he was closely foyling at a Wench. |
