digit (d&ibreve_;j&ibreve_;t), n. [L. digitus finger; prob. akin to Gr. daktylos, of uncertain origin; possibly akin to E. toe. Cf. Dactyl.] 1. (Zoöl.) One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.[1913 Webster]
The ruminants have the “cloven foot,” i. e., two hoofed digits on each foot.
2. A finger's breadth, commonly estimated to be three fourths of an inch.[1913 Webster]
3. (Math.) One of the ten figures or symbols, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, by which all numbers are expressed; -- so called because of the use of the fingers in counting and computing.[1913 Webster]
&hand_; By some authorities the symbol 0 is not included with the digits.[1913 Webster]
4. (Anat.) One twelfth part of the diameter of the sun or moon; -- a term used to express the quantity of an eclipse; as, an eclipse of eight digits is one which hides two thirds of the diameter of the disk.[1913 Webster]
digit, v. t. To point at or out with the finger. [R.][1913 Webster]