Mob-handed

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Being a member of a group, especially one with violent or threatening intent. British

    "'I didn't expect to see you today,' he went on, 'especially not mob-handed. Mind you, I don't remember a great deal about seeing you yesterday.'"

Adverb
  1. 1
    As a member of a group, especially one with violent or threatening intent. British

    "The forces of the law waded in mob-handed when, it seems, they ought to have applied a lighter, more consensual touch."

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"'I didn't expect to see you today,' he went on, 'especially not mob-handed. Mind you, I don't remember a great deal about seeing you yesterday.'"

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mob-handedlymob-handedness

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