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English word origin

Etymology of fin

From Middle English fin, from Old English finn, from Proto-Germanic *finnō, *finǭ (“dorsal fin”) (compare Dutch vin, German Finne, Swedish finne, fena), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)pīn- (“backbone, dorsal fin”) (compare

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Source etymology 1

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noun

One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver. · A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal. · A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft. · A similar structure protruding from a projectile, used to help keep it on course.

verb

To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc. · (Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water. · To swim in the manner of a fish. · To provide (a motor vehicle etc) with fins.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English fin, from Old English finn, from Proto-Germanic *finnō, *finǭ (“dorsal fin”) (compare Dutch vin, German Finne, Swedish finne, fena), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)pīn- (“backbone, dorsal fin”) (compare Old Irish ind (“end, point”), Latin pinna (“feather, wing, fin”), Tocharian A spin (“hook”).

This page abbreviates 78 auxiliary source items. The etymology narrative is not shortened. Omission counts are available in the audit fields below; consult the original for complete auxiliary material.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds. · A five-dollar bill; the sum of five dollars.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Yiddish פֿינף (finf, “five”). Doublet of cinque, finnuf, five, pimp (“five”), ponzu, punch (“beverage”), and sengi (“currency”).

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
noun

"The end". · Denotes the end of the road.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From French fin (“end”). Doublet of fine and finis.

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Source etymology 4

Original entry ↗
noun

finasteride

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of finasteride.

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