different between findy vs finny

English

Etymology

From Middle English findi?, from Old English findi? (“considerable, good, heavy”), perhaps of Old Norse origin. Compare Danish fyndig (“energetic, weighty”).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -?ndi

Adjective

findy (comparative more findy, superlative most findy)

1. (dialectal or obsolete) full; heavy; firm; solid; substantial; plentiful

   A cold May and a windy makes the barn fat and findy. (old proverb)

English

Etymology

From fin +? -y.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -?ni

Adjective

finny (comparative finnier, superlative finniest)

1. (of a fish) Having one or more fins.
   • 1928, RG&E News (volume 16, page 334)

     The finny trophies he brought back in the form of numerous fat pickerel were ample evidence of his fishermanship.

2. Resembling a fin.
3. Abounding in fishes.
   • 1730–1774, Oliver Goldsmith, Introductory to Switzerland

     Cheerful at morn, he wakes from short repose,

     Breathes the keen air, and carols as he goes;

     With patient angle trolls the finny deep,

     Or drives his venturous ploughshare to the steep;

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