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Webster 1913 Edition


Finny

Fin′ny

,
Adj.
1.
(Zool.)
Having, or abounding in, fins, as fishes; pertaining to fishes.
2.
Abounding in fishes.
With patient angle trolls the
finny
deep.
Goldsmoth.

Webster 1828 Edition


Finny

FIN'NY

,
Adj.
Furnished with fins; as finny fish; finny tribes; finny prey.

Definition 2024


finny

finny

English

Adjective

finny (comparative finnier, superlative finniest)

  1. (of a fish) Having one or more fins
  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;

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