An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A covering for the hand made with a separate sheath for each finger and for the thumb (Dictionary.com). → mitten, → mitt.

Etymology (EN): M.E.; O.E. glof; cognate with O.Norse glofi.

Etymology (PE): Dastkeš, from dast, → hand, + keš, from kešidan / kašidan “to draw, protract, to support,” → galaxy.