Full-handed

adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Carrying something, especially something valuable, such as a gift.

    "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"

  2. 2
    Wealthy, having all that is needed.

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

  3. 3
    Enthusiastic and generous.

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

  4. 4
    Using the palm of the hand or broad gestures.

    "A spit on the palm and a full-handed slap was a deal but if only fingertips slapped then the bargaining would continue."

  5. 5
    Having people that fill all positions.

    "All that was about what you should do in a full-handed hold 'em game when you're the small blind versus a big blind. But, suppose instead that the game is two-handed from the get go."

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  1. 6
    Complete; fully qualified or fully equipped.

    "He regarded his younger brother as a “full-handed man of practice” and himself merely “a supported theorist.”"

Adverb
  1. 1
    With full hands; bearing valuables or gifts.

    "On this occasion the minister came full-handed. He told her, first, as appears from her notes and letters, that he had definitely decided to appoint a Sanitary Committee at the India Office. He read out the list of names;"

  2. 2
    As a wealthy person, having all that is needed.

    "One does not remember one's birth -- one has to be told. But with me it was different; life came to me full-handed and dowered me with all my faculties and powers."

  3. 3
    Generously and whole-heartedly.

    "By the promptings of religious instinct and principle, our churches have been built and our asylums founded, and charity full-handed has bestowed her lavish gifts upon the unfortunate."

  4. 4
    With the entire hand.

    "Can scribble, grasping crayon full-handed and awkwardly."

  5. 5
    Fully staffed or with all positions filled.

    "But if we must run, who are left to run? From Bull Run they ran full-handed. But we have fought until maimed soldiers, women, and children are all that remain to run."

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  1. 6
    In a complete and fully-formed manner.

    "Language is also elemental: at the tender dawn of childhood, it enters life with laughing eyes and prattling lips; at maturity's noon, it moves full-handed and deep-voiced in all the concerns of men;"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From full + handed.

Etymology 2

From full + handed.

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