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finespun
fine·spun
/
ˈfaɪnˈspʌn
/
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[
fahyn
-
spuhn
]
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adjective
1.
spun
or drawn out to a
fine
thread.
2.
highly or excessively refined or
subtle
.
Also,
fine-spun.
Origin:
1640–50;
fine
1
+
spun
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finespun
(ˈfaɪnˈspʌn)
—
adj
1.
spun or drawn out to a fine thread
2.
excessively subtle or refined; not practical
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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