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finespun

American  
[fahyn-spuhn] / ˈfaɪnˈspʌn /
Or fine-spun

adjective

  1. spun spin or drawn out to a fine thread.

  2. highly or excessively refined or subtle.

finespun British  
/ ˈfaɪnˈspʌn /

adjective

  1. spun or drawn out to a fine thread

  2. excessively subtle or refined; not practical

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Etymology

Origin of finespun

First recorded in 1640–50; fine 1 + spun

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