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Webster 1913 Edition
Fingering
Fin′ger-ing
,Noun.
1.
The act or process of handling or touching with the fingers.
The mere sight and
fingering
of money. Grew.
2.
The manner of using the fingers in playing or striking the keys of an instrument of music; movement or management of the fingers in playing on a musical instrument, in typewriting, etc.
3.
The marking of the notes of a piece of music to guide or regulate the action or use of the fingers.
4.
Delicate work made with the fingers.
Spenser.
Webster 1828 Edition
Fingering
FIN'GERING
,ppr.
FIN'GERING
, n.1.
The act of touching lightly or handling.2.
The manner of touching an instrument of music.3.
Delicate work made with the fingers.