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adj. That feigns; insincere; not genuine; false.
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n. the act of giving a false appearance
n. pretending with intention to deceive
Word Usage
"Amnon lay down, and made himself sick -- The Orientals are great adepts in feigning sickness, whenever they have any object to accomplish. let Tamar my sister come and make me a couple of cakes -- To the king"