fingering (n.2) Look up fingering at Dictionary.com
"thick, loose woolen yarn," 1680s, from fingram, from French fin grain, literally "fine grain."
fingering (n.1) Look up fingering at Dictionary.com
"action or method of using the fingers in playing a musical instrument," late 14c., fyngerynge, noun of action from finger (v.). Mid-15c. as "action of touching lightly."