ear finger en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English ere fynger, from Old English ēarefinger (“little finger”), equivalent to ear + finger, from its use in removing wax.
Meanings
- (obsolete) The little finger.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| earfinger | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ear-finger | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ear fingers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
pinkie · mercurial finger · auricular · fourth finger · little finger