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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(historical) An instrument of torture for compressing the thumb; a thumbscrew..
Thumbkin is the pusher. Pointer shows us where to go. Tall-man wears the thimble, And helps us all to sew.
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Thumbkin means (historical) An instrument of torture for compressing the thumb; a thumbscrew..
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Thumbkin is the pusher. Pointer shows us where to go. Tall-man wears the thimble, And helps us all to sew.
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