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finny
adj 3noun 1
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3ADJ.
deep
VERB + FINNY
waits
FINNY + NOUN
trophies, xii
Definitions
adj
1
Having one or more fins.
The silent fisher […] waits the finny prize (Book XII)
The finny trophies he brought back in the form of numerous fat pickerel were ample evidence of his fishermanship.
2
Resembling a fin.
3
Abounding in fishes.
1730–1774, Oliver Goldsmith, Introductory to Switzerland Cheerful at morn, he wakes from short repose, Breathes the keen air, and carols as he goes; With patient angle trolls the finny deep, Or drives his venturous ploughshare to the steep;
noun
1
A five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds.
I passed a good many in drapers’ shops, also at tailors’ shops. I never tried jewellers, they’re reckoned too good judges. The notes were all finnies, (5l. notes), and a good imitation.
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The silent fisher […] waits the finny prize (Book XII)
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The finny trophies he brought back in the form of numerous fat pickerel were ample evidence of his fishermanship.
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1730–1774, Oliver Goldsmith, Introductory to Switzerland Cheerful at morn, he wakes from short repose, Breathes the keen air, and carols as he goes; With patient angle trolls the finny deep, Or drives
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I passed a good many in drapers’ shops, also at tailors’ shops. I never tried jewellers, they’re reckoned too good judges. The notes were all finnies, (5l. notes), and a good imitation.
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