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  1. 1. n.pl. The impure spirit which comes over first and last in the distillation of whisky; -- the former being called the strong faints, and the latter, which is much more abundant, the weak faints. This crude spirit is much impregnated with fusel oil. Source: opted
  2. 2. The impure spirit which comes over first and last in the distillation of whisky; -- the former being called the strong faints, and the latter, which is much more abundant, the weak faints. This crude spirit is much impregnated with fusel oil. Ure. Source: webster
  3. 3. The impure spirit which comes over first and last in thedistillation of whisky; -- the former being called the strong faints,and the latter, which is much more abundant, the weak faints. Thiscrude spirit is much impregnated with fusel oil. Ure. Source: adambom
  4. 4. n a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain v pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain Source: ecdict

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