finger post

American  

noun

1. a post with one or more directional signs, terminating in a pointed finger or hand.

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finger post British  

noun

1. a signpost showing a pointing finger or hand

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Etymology

Origin of finger post

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

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finger post

A guide post, hand or finger post by the road side for directing travellers: compared to a parson, because, like him, it sets people in the right way.

From 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

When you arrive at the finger post, the eye is delighted with a grand view over the country; the village and church being in front..

From A Description of Modern Birmingham Whereunto Are Annexed Observations Made during an Excursion Round the Town, in the Summer of 1818, Including Warwick and Leamington by Charles Pye

I'm too keenly conscious of a tremendous ignorance about tremendously important things to continue setting myself up as a finger post for other men's spiritual guidance.

From Burned Bridges by Bertrand W. Sinclair

To her Garstin nodded across from St. Mary's to that grey finger post of the Atlantic.

From Ensign Knightley and Other Stories by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason

Oh, oh! then 'twas on this plan that you parted with me on the road, standing like a finger post, "you walk up that way, and I must walk down this."

From Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen by Anonymous