"Mother Thumb and her four daughters" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: The daughters represent the four fingers of the hand. Head templates: {{en-prop|head=Mother Thumb and her four daughters}} Mother Thumb and her four daughters
  1. (slang, humorous) A man's hand, used for masturbation. Tags: humorous, slang Synonyms: Rosie Palmer and her five sisters

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