# thimblette

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A rubber cap covering the finger typically used when handling paper, such as in archival work.

## Etymology
From thimble + -ette.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/thimblette