2. (Whist Playing) The act of finessing. See Finesse, v. i., 2.

Fi*nesse" (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Finessed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.

Finessing.] 1. To use artifice or stratagem. Goldsmith.

2. (Whist Playing) To attempt, when second or third player, to make a

lower card answer the purpose of a higher, when an intermediate card is

out, risking the chance of its being held by the opponent yet to play.

Fine"still` (?), v. t. To distill, as spirit from molasses or some

saccharine preparation.

Fine"still`er (?), n. One who finestills.

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