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forefinger

fore·fin·ger

Today it means: The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb. Full definition →

Middle English forefynger

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Middle English · inherited fromforefynger
English todayforefinger

Mid-15th century, from Middle English forefynger; equivalent to fore- + finger.

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