Middle English: from Old French feign-, stem of feindre, from Latin fingeremould, contrive. Senses in Middle English (taken from Latin) included make something, invent a story, excuse, or allegation, hence make a pretence of a feeling or response. Compare with fiction and figment
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1.make believe with the intent to deceive;
He feigned that he was ill
2.make a pretence of;
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger