Etymology

showing finger

Today it means: The forefinger. Full definition →

Middle English schewyng fyngyre
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromschewyng fyngyre
  2. Middle English · inherited fromschewyng fyngyre
  3. English todayshowing finger

Inherited from Middle English schewyng fyngyre.

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