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ring finger
noun
- the finger next to the little finger, especially of the left hand, on which an engagement ring or wedding band is traditionally worn.
ring finger
noun
- the third finger, esp of the left hand, on which a wedding ring is traditionally worn
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ring finger1
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Example Sentences
It gives sensation to your pinky and ring fingers and the portion of your palm beneath those digits.
Holding out his hand, white as a woman's, a diamond flashed on the ring-finger as large as a hickory nut.
The ring-finger is usually called the "nameless finger" in Finnish.
He took the candle, now only the length of my ring-finger, and stuck it on the narrow window-ledge.
With a glad good-night, Elsie settled back contentedly on her pillow, the ring finger pressed against her cheek.
I tried to re-diaper a baby one night and got my ring finger gummed for my efforts.
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