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From the idea that such a person could hop over somebody's thumb; in common use in the 16th century.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
hop-o'-my-thumb
Today it means: A very small person or creature. Full definition →
Today it means: A very small person or creature. Full definition →
From the idea that such a person could hop over somebody's thumb; in common use in the 16th century.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.