handed

[han-did]

adjective

1. having or involving a hand or hands (usually used in combination).

   two-handed backhand; a four-handed piano work.

2. using a particular hand (usually used in combination).

   right-handed.

3. having, requiring, or with the number of people, workers, or players indicated (usually used in combination).

   a three-handed game of poker.

4. manned; staffed (usually used in combination).

-handed

adjective

1. having a hand or hands as specified

   broad-handed

   a four-handed game of cards

2. made as specified for either left- or right-hand operation or positioning

Word History and Origins

Origin of handed¹

First recorded in 1520–30; hand + -ed ³

Example Sentences

They handed over their money in good faith, but when no bag or sign of any money from the investment opportunity arose, they would begin to ask for their money back.

From BBC

Patterson's jail term - one of the longest ever handed to a female offender in Australia - means she will be in her 80s before she is able to apply for parole.

From BBC

A bag is a bag is a bag, even if the one being handed to you has a severed foot sticking out of it.

From Salon

If so, a decision would be handed down by late June.

From Los Angeles Times

Opting to play their final home game at Allianz Stadium will bring financial benefits, but London's large expat South African community handed the Springboks an advantage.

From BBC