fine — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French fin, fine, from Latin finis boundary, end Date: 13th century 1. obsolete end, conclusion 2. a compromise of a fictitious suit used as a form of conveyance of lands 3. a. a sum imposed as… … New Collegiate Dictionary
fine — I. /faɪn / (say fuyn) adjective (finer, finest) 1. of the highest or of very high grade or quality. 2. free from imperfections or impurities. 3. (of weather) a. sunny. b. Meteorology without rain. 4. choice, excellent, or admirable: a fine sermon …
fine — [ fin ] n. f. • XIXe; de 2. fin ♦ Eau de vie de raisin de qualité supérieure. ⇒ cognac. Fine champagne (la Champagne désignant une région autour de Cognac). Une bouteille de fine. Verre de fine. Garçon, une fine ! Une fine à l eau. ⊗ HOM. Fines,… … Encyclopédie Universelle
fine — (f[imac]n), a. [Compar. {finer} (f[imac]n [ e]r); superl. {finest}.] [F. fin, LL. finus fine, pure, fr. L. finire to finish; cf. finitus, p. p., finished, completed (hence the sense accomplished, perfect.) See {Finish}, and cf. {Finite}.] 1.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fine arch — fine fine (f[imac]n), a. [Compar. {finer} (f[imac]n [ e]r); superl. {finest}.] [F. fin, LL. finus fine, pure, fr. L. finire to finish; cf. finitus, p. p., finished, completed (hence the sense accomplished, perfect.) See {Finish}, and cf. {Finite} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fine arts — fine fine (f[imac]n), a. [Compar. {finer} (f[imac]n [ e]r); superl. {finest}.] [F. fin, LL. finus fine, pure, fr. L. finire to finish; cf. finitus, p. p., finished, completed (hence the sense accomplished, perfect.) See {Finish}, and cf. {Finite} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fine cut — fine fine (f[imac]n), a. [Compar. {finer} (f[imac]n [ e]r); superl. {finest}.] [F. fin, LL. finus fine, pure, fr. L. finire to finish; cf. finitus, p. p., finished, completed (hence the sense accomplished, perfect.) See {Finish}, and cf. {Finite} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fine goods — fine fine (f[imac]n), a. [Compar. {finer} (f[imac]n [ e]r); superl. {finest}.] [F. fin, LL. finus fine, pure, fr. L. finire to finish; cf. finitus, p. p., finished, completed (hence the sense accomplished, perfect.) See {Finish}, and cf. {Finite} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fine stuff — fine fine (f[imac]n), a. [Compar. {finer} (f[imac]n [ e]r); superl. {finest}.] [F. fin, LL. finus fine, pure, fr. L. finire to finish; cf. finitus, p. p., finished, completed (hence the sense accomplished, perfect.) See {Finish}, and cf. {Finite} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fine — 1 n [Anglo French fin fine & Medieval Latin finis end, boundary, agreement, payment for release or privilege, monetary penalty, from Latin finis end, boundary] 1: a sum imposed as punishment for an offense compare restitution 2: a forfeiture or… … Law dictionary
fine — fin, fine 2. (fin, fi n ) adj. 1° Qui est à l état de pureté, épuré. Or, argent fin. Terme de monnaie et d orfévrerie. Or fin, l or parfaitement pur. Bijoux demi fins, bijoux dont l or est mêlé de moitié d alliage. S. m. C est du fin,… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
