five-finger

noun

five-fin·​ger ˈfīv-ˌfiŋ-gər How to pronounce five-finger (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of five-finger was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near five-finger

Cite this Entry

“Five-finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/five-finger. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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