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The theory of, or belief in, evolution. See Evolution, 6 and 7.

One skilled in evolutions.

The character, manner, or principles of an exclusionist.

One who would exclude another from some right or privilege; esp., one of the anti-popish politicians of the time of Charles

One who goes on an excursion, or pleasure trip.

One who goes upon an expedition. [R].

One who favors or advocates extension.

One who promotes faction.

An obsequious follower of the modes and fashions. [R.] Fuller.

One who describes the fauna of country; a naturalist. Gilbert White.

The principles, purposes, and methods of the Fenians.

Abounding in fens; fenny.

A writer of feuilletons. F. Harrison.

A writer of fiction. [R.] Lamb.

An end; conclusion. It is often placed at the end of a book.

bring to an end; to put an end to; to make an end of; to terminate. And heroically hath finished A life heroic. Milton.

Polished to the highest degree of excellence; complete; perfect; as, a finished poem; a finished education. Finished work (Mach.), work that is made smooth or polished, though not necessarily completed.

One who finishes, puts an end to, completes, or perfects; esp. used in the trades, as in hatting, weaving, etc., for the workman who gives a finishing touch to the work, or any part of it, and brings it to perfection. O prophet of glad tidings, finisher Of utmost hope! Milton.

Tending to complete or to render fit for the market or for use. Finishing coat. (a) (Plastering) the final coat of plastering applied to walls and ceilings, usually white and rubbed smooth. (b) (Painting) The final coat of paint, usually differently mixed applied from the others. -- Finishing press, a machine for pres…

Of or pertaining to Finland, to the Finns, or to their language. -- n.