See Also: FINE(law)
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unsurpassable (iou) and fine(7) (iou)


unsurpassable (iou)



unsurpassable adjective. E17.
[from UN-1 + SURPASSABLE.]
Not surpassable; unable to be surpassed in quality, degree, etc.
unsurpassably adverb M19.

fine(7) (iou)



fine verb2. ME.
[from FINE noun1.]
I. a. verb trans. Pay as a penalty, ransom, or composition. ME-L16.
b. verb intrans. Pay a penalty, ransom, or composition, spec. to avoid the duties of an office. (Foll. by for, off.) M16-M18.
verb intrans. Pay for a privilege or appointment. obsolete exc. Hist. M16.
a. verb intrans. Pay a sum on renewal of tenure. Only in L17.
b. verb trans. Foll. by down, off: secure the reduction of (rent) by paying a lump sum. obsolete exc. Hist. E18.
II.
verb trans. Impose a fine on, punish by a fine. Formerly also gen., punish. M16.