fineness

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The Government of the World is a great thing; but it is a very coarse one too, compared with the Fineness of Speculative Knowledge.

From A Character of King Charles the Second by Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of

Fineness, firmness, cleanness and moistness are the chief essentials to be looked for in making the seed-bed.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

Grades of Coarseness or Fineness of Emery Wheels.—Emery is found in the form of rock, and is crushed into the various grades of fineness.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

Fineness of linen does not always determine good wearing qualities.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

Fineness of mouth, means a mouth that is perfectly trained, and responds to the determined action of a sensitive hand.

From The Lady and Her Horse Being Hints Selected from Various Sources and Compiled into a System of Equitation by Jenkins, T. A.