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unhand

American

[uhn-hand] / ʌnˈhænd /

verb (used with object)

to take the hand or hands from; release from a grasp; let go.

Unhand me, you wretched coward!

unhand British

/ ʌnˈhænd /

verb

archaic (tr) to release from the grasp

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Etymology

Origin of unhand

First recorded in 1595–1605; un- ² + hand

Example Sentences

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The rapid intervention to force Saddam Hussein to unhand Kuwait and its oil was a remarkable show of concerted political will, Mr. Piketty said.

From New York Times

"Were ye told to unhand him, dolts?" he shouted.

From Project Gutenberg

Alive, well, safe!" roared back the minstrel; "unhand me!

From Project Gutenberg

"Nay, unhand me, Master Grenville," the lad cried, as well as the tightening fingers upon his throat would permit him.

From Project Gutenberg

Seeing the condition of their officer, the two men unhanded Mr Durocher, and sullenly threw their weapons upon the floor.

From Project Gutenberg

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