Etymology From Middle English finishen, finisshen, finischen, from Old French finiss-, stem of some of the conjugated forms of finir, from Latin fīnīre, from fīnis (“end, limit, border, boundary”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeygʷ- (“to stick, set up”) or from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeyd- (“to split”).
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An end; the end of anything.
Noel meets a cruel finish: "Kid," the government lackey who "protects" the clubs in the tourist belt, shoots Noel dead in an alley for stealing Pining out of the brothel.1990 August 18, Karin Aguilar-San Juan, “The Boston Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Continues”, in Gay Community News, volume 18, number 6, page 9:
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A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.
The car's finish was so shiny and new.
They're sipping Darjeeling tea, and the silver tea set is polished to a mirror finish so reflective that you can see your likeness.2026 May 23, Stacie Stukin, “Historic Opportunity”, in Architectural Digest, volume 83, number 4, page 74:
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The result of any process changing the physical or chemical properties of cloth.
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A finishing touch; careful elaboration; polish.
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Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A shot on goal, especially one that ends in a goal.
The Italian opted for Bolton's Cahill alongside captain John Terry - and his decision was rewarded with a goal after only 13 minutes. Bulgaria gave a hint of defensive frailties to come when they failed to clear Young's corner, and when Gareth Barry found Cahill in the box he applied the finish past Nikolay Mihaylov.2011 September 2, Phil McNulty, “Bulgaria 0-3 England”, in BBC:
However, Colombia broke the deadlock, Leicy Santos toying with Rachel Daly after collecting Caicedo’s pass, before sweeping a dipping effort over a caught-out Mary Earps. It was a luscious finish and the crowd enjoyed it.2023 August 12, Suzanne Wrack, “England hit back to beat Colombia and set up World Cup semi with Australia”, in The Guardian:
Etymology From Middle English finishen, finisshen, finischen, from Old French finiss-, stem of some of the conjugated forms of finir, from Latin fīnīre, from fīnis (“end, limit, border, boundary”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeygʷ- (“to stick, set up”) or from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeyd- (“to split”).
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To complete (something).
Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!
Why doesn't Italy finish their buildings2024 May 6, @thepunbible, Twitter, archived from the original on 28 Jun 2024:
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To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar).
The furniture was finished in teak veneer.
Mr. Cooke had had a sloop yacht built at Far Harbor, the completion of which had been delayed, and which was but just delivered. […] The Maria had a cabin, which was finished in hard wood and yellow plush, and accommodations for keeping things cold.1897 December (indicated as 1898), Winston Churchill, chapter X, in The Celebrity: An Episode, New York, N.Y.: The Macmillan Company; London: Macmillan & Co., Ltd., →OCLC:
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Seats are trimmed in a grey and blue moquette and tables are finished with grey Vyanide tops, gilt edging and ebony legs.1961 February, “New "Mini-Buffets" from Wolverton”, in Trains Illustrated, page 79:
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To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal.
Due to BSE, cows in the United Kingdom must be finished and slaughtered before 30 months of age.
Fucked my cousin in her asshole Before I finish on her tits2016, “Redneck Shit”, performed by Wheeler Walker Jr.:
"Understand the anxiety around sex and what beliefs are triggering it," says Van Kirk."Are you worried you aren't good in bed? That you'll come off as selfish? That pleasuring you will take too long? Reframe that anxiety. Your excitement needs to be louder than any anxiety" to finish.2019 June 14, Macaela Mackenzie, Lindsay Geller, “Why Your Orgasm Is MIA—And Exactly What To Do About It”, in Women's Health, archived from the original on 25 Jan 2021: