An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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wrist
  مچ  
moc (#)
Fr.: poignet  

  1. The carpus or lower part of the forearm where it joins the hand.

    1. The joint or articulation between the forearm and the hand (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E., O.E.; cognate with Ger. Rist “back of hand,” O.Norse rist “instep;” akin to writhe.

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