Emily Dickinson Lexicon

FIN'GER, v.t.

1. To handle with the fingers; to touch lightly; to toy. The covetous man delights to finger money.
2. To touch or take thievishly; to pilfer. South.
3. To touch an instrument of music; to play on an instrument. Shak.
4. To perform work with the fingers; to execute delicate work.
5. To handle without violence. Bp. Hall.