The silent fisher […] waits the finny prize (Book XII)
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Finny
Synonyms for "finny" (2 found)
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Translations
5 translations across 3 languages.
Finnish
3 entries- evällinen adj (having one or more fins)
- evämäinen adj (resembling a fin)
- kalaisa adj (abounding in fish)
Irish
1 entries- eiteach adj (having one or more fins)
Manx
1 entries- skianagh adj (having one or more fins)
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
The finny trophies he brought back in the form of numerous fat pickerel were ample evidence of his fishermanship.
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1730–1774, Oliver Goldsmith, Introductory to Switzerland Cheerful at morn, he wakes from short repose, Breathes the keen air, and carols as he goes; With patient angle trolls the finny deep, Or drives his venturous ploughshare to the steep;
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I passed a good many in drapers’ shops, also at tailors’ shops. I never tried jewellers, they’re reckoned too good judges. The notes were all finnies, (5l. notes), and a good imitation.
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