n. [ From Fine, a. ] 1. The quality or condition of being fine. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Freedom from foreign matter or alloy; clearness; purity; as, the fineness of liquor. [ 1913 Webster ]
The fineness of the gold, and chargeful fashion. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The proportion of pure silver or gold in jewelry, bullion, or coins. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The fineness of United States coin is nine tenths, that of English gold coin is eleven twelfths, and that of English silver coin is 925/1000. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. Keenness or sharpness; as, the fineness of a needle's point, or of the edge of a blade. [ 1913 Webster ]