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fai•naigue
(fə nāg′),USA pronunciation v.i., -naigued, -nai•guing.
fai•nai′guer, n.
- [Brit. Dial.]to shirk;
evade work or responsibility. - to renege at cards.
- of uncertain origin, originally
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