Ornithology, a genus of birds known by the name of Fringilla. See Fringilla, Ornithology Index.

Finch, Henage, earl of Nottingham, the son of Sir Henage Finch, some time recorder of London, and of a younger branch of the Winchelsea family, was born in 1621. By his good parts and diligence, he became a noted proficient in the municipal laws; was made solicitor general by Charles II. on his restoration, and was very active in the prosecution of the regicides. In 1670 he was appointed attorney general; about three years after, lord keeper of the great seal, on the removal of the earl of Shaftesbury; and lord chancellor in 1675. He was created earl of Nottingham in 1681; and died in the year following, being quite worn out by the fatigues of business. He published several speeches on the trials of the judges of King Charles I. with some few other things; and left behind him Chancery Reports in MS.

Fine, that which is pure and without mixture. The term is particularly used in speaking of gold or silver.