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Definitions for: Finesse [n] subtly skillful handling of a situation
Webster (1913) Definition: Fi`nesse" (? or ?), n. [F., fr. fin fine. See Fine,
a.]
1. Subtilty of contrivance to gain a point; artifice;
stratagem.
This is the artificialest piece of finesse to
persuade men into slavery. --Milton.
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.
Synonyms: delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness
See Also: tact, tactfulness
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