glove
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noun \ˈgləv\Definition of GLOVE
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a : a covering for the hand having separate sections for each of the fingers and the thumb and often extending part way up the arm b : 1gauntlet 1
2
a (1) : a padded leather covering for the hand used in baseball to catch a thrown or batted ball; specifically : one having individual thumb and finger sections usually connected with a lacing or webbing — compare mitt (2) : fielding ability <he's got a good glove at three positions and can pinch-hit — Casey Stengel> b : boxing glove
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a : 1gauntlet 3 b plural : the restraints of civility <the gloves came off for the interview>
Origin of GLOVE
Middle English, from Old English glōf; akin to Old Norse glōfi glove
First Known Use: before 12th century
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