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(1):

(n.) The short, thick first digit of the human hand, differing from the other fingers in having but two phalanges; the pollex. See Pollex.

(2):

(v. t.) To handle awkwardly.

(3):

(v. t.) To play with the thumbs, or with the thumbs and fingers; as, to thumb over a tune.

(4):

(v. t.) To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil, or wear out, by frequent handling; also, to cover with the thumb; as, to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon.

(5):

(v. i.) To play with the thumb or thumbs; to play clumsily; to thrum.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Thumb'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​t/thumb.html. 1828.
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