FAINTS
\fˈe͡ɪnts], \fˈeɪnts], \f_ˈeɪ_n_t_s]\
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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.
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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.
By Noah Webster.
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