1. (n.) The state of being faint; loss of strength, or of consciousness, and self-control.

2. (n.) Want of vigor or energy.

3. (n.) Feebleness, as of color or light; lack of distinctness; as, faintness of description.

4. (n.) Faint-heartedness; timorousness; dejection.

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