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Word of the Day - unhand

Unhand that word! No hands are needed for a good vocabulary.

unhand

/ʌnˈhand/
verb
archaic, humorous with object, usually in imperative
Release (someone) from one's grasp.

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It does not seem particularly humorous that, according to historical record, thieves were unhanded for their crimes. Of course it did become more difficult to use handcuffs during subsequent detainment.

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