physic finger

Definition

The ring finger.

Etymology

Calque of the Latin digitus medicus.

Example Sentences

• "[…] Iasius ('healer') is the physic finger; Idas ('he of Mount Ida' — Rhea's seat) is the oracular little finger."
• "Alder, physic finger, By power of divination, Diagnose all maladies of a doubtful mind."
• "From the confessions given by these witches, it seems that their initiation was sealed by a mark made with a pin prick upon the upper and middle joints of the physic finger."