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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: the part of your body where your hand joins your arm
See words that rhyme with wrist Spanish Central: Translation of wrist Nglish: Translation of wrist for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of wrist for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about wrist
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