forefinger

/ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/

UK: /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/

FƆɹFꞮŊ · ɡɚ (2 syllables)

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Definition

The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.

Mid-15th century, from Middle English forefyngure; equivalent to fore- + finger.

"He touched me on the arm with his forefinger twice or thrice giving a ghastly nod each time:- […]"