fine-cut
[fahyn-kuht]
- cut into very thin strips (contrasted with rough-cut): fine-cut tobacco.
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Origin of fine-cut
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
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Examples from the Web for fine-cut
Historical Examples
No attar of roses could be sweeter than that paper of fine-cut.
The Land of ThorJ. Ross Browne
He had fine-cut features, and the white linen he wore was most becoming.
The CrossingWinston Churchill
He had also returned to his earlier habit of chewing “fine-cut.”
The ShadowArthur Stringer
Her lover was tall, straight and athletic, with a proud, fine-cut face.
The Goddess of AtvatabarWilliam R. Bradshaw
He had also returned to his earlier habit of chewing "fine-cut."
Never-Fail BlakeArthur Stringer
fine-cut
- (of tobacco) finely cut or shredded
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