a. Obs. [f. L. chīragricus, f. chīragra, Gr. χειράγρα gout in the hand + -IC + -AL.] Pertaining to, or having, gout in the hand.
[1585. Lloyd, Treas. Health, G 2. Podagra, ye gout of the legges and feete, and Chiragra the goute of the fingers.]
1644. Bulwer, Chirol. & Chiron., 52. The standers by heartily wish their Hands qualified with some Chiragracall prohibition.
1646. Sir T. Browne, Pseud. Ep., IV. iv. 186. Chiragricall persons doe suffer in this finger sometimes first of all.