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Definition of Finesses

Finesse
Finesse Fi`nesse" (? or ?), n. [F., fr. fin fine. See Fine, a.] 1. Subtilty of contrivance to gain a point; artifice; stratagem. This is the artificialest piece of finesse to persuade men into slavery. --Milton. 2. (Whist Playing) The act of finessing. See Finesse, v. i., 2.
Finesse
Finesse Fi*nesse", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Finessed; p. pr. & vb. n. Finessing.] 1. To use artifice or stratagem. --Goldsmith. 2. (Whist Playing) To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a higher, when an intermediate card is out, risking the chance of its being held by the opponent yet to play.

Meaning of Finesses from wikipedia

- other declarers will not take. Finesses which involve a second-round drop or pin are sometimes referred to as "intra-finesses". In the first diagram, the...
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