thumbstall

[ thuhm-stawl ]

noun

1. a protective sheath of rubber, leather, or the like for the thumb.

thumbstall

/ ˈθʌmˌstɔːl /

noun

1. a protective sheathlike cover for the thumb

Word History and Origins

Origin of thumbstall¹

First recorded in 1580–90; thumb + stall ¹