a. Obs. Also finnowy, vinnowy. [f. FINEW sb. + -Y1.] Moldy. Hence Finewiness.
a. 1722. Lisle, Observ. Husb. (1757), 54. The moldiness, and finnowyness of the grass so ploughed-in in summer must be much greater than in the winter. Ibid., 82. The seed-beans were finnowy, and somewhat damaged withinside. Ibid., Gloss., Finnowy, vinnowy, vinnewed, vinney. Mouldy.
