misshapen-fingered
|mis-shap-en-fin-gered|
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/mɪsˈʃeɪpən ˈfɪŋɡərd/
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/mɪsˈʃeɪpən ˈfɪŋɡəd/
deformed fingers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misshapen-fingered' originates from the combination of 'misshapen' and 'fingered', where 'misshapen' means 'deformed' and 'fingered' refers to having fingers.
Historical Evolution
'Misshapen' comes from Middle English 'misshapen', meaning 'to shape wrongly', and 'fingered' from Old English 'finger', meaning 'digit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having deformed fingers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fingers that are irregularly shaped or deformed.
The artist was known for his misshapen-fingered hands, which added a unique touch to his sculptures.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 02:47