Full-handed

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Carrying something, especially something valuable, such as a gift..

Definitions by Sense

1. Carrying something, especially something valuable, such as a gift.
2. Wealthy, having all that is needed.
3. Enthusiastic and generous.
4. Using the palm of the hand or broad gestures.
5. Having people that fill all positions.
6. Complete; fully qualified or fully equipped.
7. With full hands; bearing valuables or gifts.
8. As a wealthy person, having all that is needed.

Example Sentences

He was not only carrying a candle to put the finishing touch to him as a target; he had dispensed with coat and waistcoat downstairs, and was at once full-handed and unarmed

By night we'll all be back at this spot, full-handed or empty-handed, as it may be, but full-handed, I hope.

Had it so been, then for sure the robber had not got off full-handed or without a fight for it.

Mr. Beers came to the country full-handed, with a handsome competency to commence any business he might choose, independent of missionary patronage.

Lady Anna has given away half her money, and may give away the whole if she pleases. She will be the same to me whether she comes full-handed or empty. But when she is my wife her property shall be my property,—and when I die there shall be no such abomination as an eldest son.

...the defendant had been, all the time, since the date of the note sued on, full-handed, in easy circumstances, and able to pay all his debts.

Have we not the theatre, its triumphs, and full-handed thunders of applause?

Which cast it, that large infidel Your Omar; and your Omar drew Full-handed plaudits from our best

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• more full-handed
• most full-handed
• fullhanded

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