n.
a. Spun so as to be fine; drawn to a fine thread; attenuated; hence, unsubstantial; visionary;
n. [ F., fr. fin fine. See Fine, a. ]
This is the artificialest piece of finesse to persuade men into slavery. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
v. t. To distill, as spirit from molasses or some saccharine preparation. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who finestills. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Spun so as to be fine; drawn to a fine thread; attenuated; hence, unsubstantial; visionary;
n. [ F., fr. fin fine. See Fine, a. ]
This is the artificialest piece of finesse to persuade men into slavery. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
v. t. To distill, as spirit from molasses or some saccharine preparation. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who finestills. [ 1913 Webster ]