When someone says "the feint of heart need not apply." Is that the right way to spell feint or is it faint????

Question

I think it should say "faint of heart" because fainthearted means "shy, cowardly, timid and bashful."
that is from the Thesaurus. There is no feinthearted even listed, but to feign "means to pretend." I think that it should read as follows " The faint hearted, need not apply." but I need some help here people, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

Thanking you all in advance for your help,

Cindy

Answer 1

It's "faint of heart" and if means that if you don't have the courage to see the situation through to the end, don't start it, leave if for someone stronger of character.

Answer 2

It's spelled "faint" of heart, which usually implies weakness or lack of courage.

A "feint" is another word for a fake-out movement. Someone can feint and jab in boxing, for example, meaning he can fake a punch in one place to mislead his opponent and then jab him.

Answer 3

feint is a move in swordplay. onelook.com says "any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack".

so yes, it's faint, as in "the timid of heart need not apply"

Answer 4

it's "faint". Feint is used to describe the lines pre-ruled on pages and such.



cheers!

Answer 5

Yes, you're right, for the reason(s) you give, it is fAint of heart

Answer 6

faint means to pass out.



feint means to make a deceptive movement or gesture.

Answer 7

it is faint

Answer 8

Faint.



Best wishes and God bless.