foine

See also: -fóine

English

Adjective

foine (comparative foiner, superlative foinest)

1. Pronunciation spelling of fine.
   • 1919, Grace S. Richmond, The Brown Study‎:

     Now you've got her, foine and dandy."

   • 1911, Chester K. Steele, The Mansion of Mystery‎:

     Ye see, Pat Callahan gave me three foine Leghorns, an'--" "Never mind the Leghorns.

Usage notes

• Suggesting an Irish accent.

Middle English

Noun

foine

1. alternative form of foun