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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Out·side a.
 1. Of or pertaining to the outside; external; exterior; superficial.
 2. Reaching the extreme or farthest limit, as to extent, quantity, etc.; as, an outside estimate. [Colloq.]
 Outside finish Arch., a term for the minor parts, as corner boards, hanging stiles, etc., required to complete the exterior of a wooden building; -- rare in masonry.

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Fin·ish, n.
 1. That which finishes, puts an end toor perfects.
 2. Arch. The joiner work and other finer work required for the completion of a building, especially of the interior. See Inside finish, and Outside finish.
 3. Fine Arts (a) The labor required to give final completion to any work; hence, minute detail, careful elaboration, or the like. (b) See Finishing coat, under Finishing.
 4. The result of completed labor, as on the surface of an object; manner or style of finishing; as, a rough, dead, or glossy finish given to cloth, stone, metal, etc.
 5. Completion; -- opposed to start, or beginning.