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finta

Pronunciation: /ˈfinta/

“finta” is a Spanish word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

  1. feint, dummy
  2. A tribute or tax which is paid to the state from the produce of each subject's estate.
  3. A yearly synagogue membership tithe.

In Spanish

  1. Impuesto o tributo que se pagaba a un gobernante, en particular a un príncipe o soberano, en casos de seria necesidad, peligro o urgencia.
  2. Movimiento, ademán o amago que se hace a fin de engañar.
  3. Movimiento, ademán o amago con que se engaña a un contrario, fingiendo atacar o ir en otra dirección.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian.

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