Substances added to wine, beer and certain other beverages to remove organic compounds in order to improve clarity or to adjust the flavour or aroma.

(archaic) Ultimately, in the end; in conclusion.

(Cambridge University slang) The activity of fining in general, as part of a meal or drinking game; commonly associated with swaps; very similar to sconcing at Oxford University.

present participle of fine

(obsolete, intransitive) To finish; to cease. / (obsolete, transitive) To cause to cease; to stop.

Of superior quality. / (ironic) Impressively bad, inappropriate, or unsatisfactory. / (informal) Being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory. / (informal) Good-looking, attractive.

(transitive) To issue a fine as punishment to (someone). / (intransitive) To pay a fine.

A fee levied as punishment for breaking the law.

Fine champagne; French brandy. / (usually in the plural) Something that is fine; fine particles.

(music) The end of a musical composition.