Thumbkin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thumbkin is a noun meaning (historical) An instrument of torture for compressing the thumb; a thumbscrew.
Meaning
(historical) An instrument of torture for compressing the thumb; a thumbscrew.
More Meanings
- (rare, childish) The thumb.
Example Sentences
Thumbkin is the pusher. Pointer shows us where to go. Tall-man wears the thimble, And helps us all to sew.
Word Forms
- thumbkins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thumbikins, thumb-screw, thumbscrew, thumby, pilliwinks, thumbstall.
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