Main Entry: ¹fine

Pronunciation: \ˈfīn\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French fin, fine, from Latin finis boundary, end

Date: 13th century

1 obsolete : end, conclusion
2 : a compromise of a fictitious suit used as a form of conveyance of lands
3 a : a sum imposed as punishment for an offense b : a forfeiture or penalty paid to an injured party in a civil action

— in fine : in short