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exposed, and is used for the protection of the thumb against injuries which are usually caused by the string when it is drawn and released." Possibly, most ordinary archers historically used tabs of leather, much cheaper and easier to make, but such rings are not likely to survive. Metal thumb rings of silver or bronze were thought to be too inflexible in use, and thus were less accurate.
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