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fines

noun plural \ˈfīnz\

Definition of FINES

:  finely crushed or powdered material (as ore); also :  very small particles in a mixture of various sizes
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Origin of FINES

3fine
First Known Use: 1880

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8 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. fines
  2. fine
  3. fines herbes
  4. no-fines concrete
  5. blood fine
  6. eric
  7. foot of the fine
  8. post-fine
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