fein

German (Berlin)

/faɪ̯n/

adj
Definitions
  • fine not rough, coarse, or thick
  • (dated) fine; very good; as it should be
  • refined; posh; fancy
  • (with m) too good; not willing to do something or associate with it because one thinks it beneath one.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German fîn.

Origin

Middle High German

fîn

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