foist

 
Pronunciation: /fɔɪst/

verb

[with object] (foist someone/thing on)
  • impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on: she had no desire to have an elderly relative foisted on her

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'palm a false die, so as to produce it at the right moment'): from Dutch dialect vuisten 'take in the hand', from vuist (see fist)