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ring finger
noun
: the third finger especially of the left hand counting the index finger as the first
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The couple got matching tattoos on their ring fingers in honor of their fifth wedding anniversary.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
Ring Finger: Build Relationships Now move to your ring finger.
—Jimi Gibson, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Johnson wore an oversized tan coat and jeans for the outing, and also sported her emerald engagement ring on her left ring finger.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
The clip also shows a ring on Mulaney’s left ring finger.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of ring finger was
before the 12th century
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“Ring finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20finger. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
ring finger
noun
: the third finger of the left hand counting the index finger as the first
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