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That which sets off something to advantage. The allusion is to the metallic leaf used by jewellers to set off precious stones. (French, feuille; Latin, folium; Greek, phullon, a leaf.)
?Hector, as a foil to set him off.?
Broome.
I'll be your foil, Laertes. In mine ignorance Your skill shall, like a star i' the darkest night, Stick flery off indeed.
?If I be foiled, there is but one ashamod who never was gracious.? ?
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