finger mark

or finger·mark

noun

1. a mark, especially a smudge or stain, made by a finger.

Other Words From

• finger-marked adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of finger mark¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Gaines was cited in early October after being accused of causing “finger mark bruising” on the arm of his girlfriend’s 5-year-old son.

From Washington Times

Chief Deputy Sarpy County Sheriff Greg London says Gaines is accused of causing “finger mark bruising” on the boy’s arm.

From Washington Times

"That is why it is unnecessary for Mr Sardar to have left his own finger mark on the bomb which killed Sgt Johnson," he said.

From BBC

There's glass knobs on all the doors as will show every finger mark, and will keep me busy wiping from dawn to dark.

From Project Gutenberg

When the old lady’s keen eyes, reinforced by her strongest glasses, were unable to discern so much as a finger mark upon anything, Iris knew that it was clean, and not before.

From Project Gutenberg