FOIST (2)

Foist, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Foisted; p. pr. & vb. n. Foisting.] [[Cf. OD. vysten to fizzle, D. veesten, E. fizz, fitchet, bullfist.]] To insert surreptitiously, wrongfully, or without warrant; to interpolate; to pass off (something spurious or counterfeit) as genuine, true, or worthy; — usually followed by in. Lest negligence or partiality might admit or foist in abuses and corruption. R. Carew. When a scripture has been corrupted . . . by a supposititious foisting of some words in. South.