01 n. The quality or condition of being fine.
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The quality or condition of being fine.
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2.
Freedom from foreign matter or alloy; clearness; purity; as, the fineness of liquor.“The fineness of the gold, and chargeful fashion.” — Shak.
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The proportion of pure silver or gold in jewelry, bullion, or coins.
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4.
Keenness or sharpness; as, the fineness of a needle's point, or of the edge of a blade.