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مچ

moc (#)

Fr.: poignet

1) The carpus or lower part of the forearm where it joins the hand.
2) The joint or articulation between the forearm and the hand (Dictionary.com).

M.E., O.E.; cognate with Ger. Rist "back of hand," O.Norse rist "instep;" akin to writhe.

Moc "wrist," related to mošt "fist;" Mid.Pers. mušt, must "fist;" Av. mušti- "fist;" cf. Skt. musti-, Pali mutthi-, L. manus (?).

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