Comparative form of faint; weaker, less distinct, or more likely to lose consciousness.
From Old French 'feint', past participle of 'feindre' meaning 'to feign'. Originally meant 'lacking courage', evolving to describe weak physical sensations or loss of consciousness by the 14th century.
The word 'fainter' captures both physical and metaphorical weakness, from barely visible stars to flagging courage. It's interesting how words for physical weakness often develop emotional meanings too.
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