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thumbstall

[ thuhm-stawl ]

noun

  1. a protective sheath of rubber, leather, or the like for the thumb.


thumbstall

/ ˈθʌmˌstɔːl /

noun

  1. a protective sheathlike cover for the thumb
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of thumbstall1

First recorded in 1580–90; thumb + stall 1

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