finespun in All languages combined

Forms: more finespun [comparative], most finespun [superlative], fine-spun [alternative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From fine + spun. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fine|spun}} fine + spun Head templates: {{en-adj}} finespun (comparative more finespun, superlative most finespun)

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"finespun" meaning in All languages combined

Adjective [English]

Alternative forms