fine-spun theories

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• fine|spun — «FYN SPUHN», adjective. 1. spun or drawn out until very small or thin; delicate in texture: »finespun linens. 2. very subtle: »The materialist…mocks at finespun theories (Emerson) …   Useful english dictionary

• finespun — adjective 1. developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety the satire touches with finespun ridicule every kind of human pretense • Syn: ↑delicate • Similar to: ↑refined 2. developed in excessively fine detail finespun distinctions …   Useful english dictionary

• Finespun — Fine spun , a. Spun so as to be fine; drawn to a fine thread; attenuated; hence, unsubstantial; visionary; as, finespun theories. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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