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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A hand sign indicating victory, solidarity, or approval, formed by holding the raised index and middle fingers in the shape of a V.

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  • noun a sign of victory or peace made with the index and middle fingers, and the palm outwards
  • noun chiefly UK a gesture of contempt made with the palm inwards; supposedly originated by English bowmen at Agincourt

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