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Definition of fist
fist Index In"dex, n.; pl. E. Indexes, L. Indices(?). [L.: cf.
F. index. See Indicate, Diction.]
1. That which points out; that which shows, indicates,
manifests, or discloses.
Tastes are the indexes of the different qualities of
plants. --Arbuthnot.
2. That which guides, points out, informs, or directs; a
pointer or a hand that directs to anything, as the hand of
a watch, a movable finger on a gauge, scale, or other
graduated instrument. In printing, a sign [[hand]] used to
direct particular attention to a note or paragraph; --
called also fist.
Fist Fist Fist, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fisted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Fisting.]
1. To strike with the fist. --Dryden.
2. To gripe with the fist. [Obs.] --Shak.
