'graceful-fingered' originates from the combination of 'graceful,' meaning 'elegant or refined in movement,' and 'fingered,' referring to the use of fingers.

'graceful' comes from the Old French word 'gracieux,' and 'fingered' is derived from the Old English 'fingered,' both of which have retained their meanings over time.

Initially, 'graceful' meant 'pleasing or attractive in form,' and 'fingered' referred to the use of fingers. The combined term has maintained its original meaning.