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handless

Handless (adj) means Without any hands.

adj
1
Without any hands.
2
Not handy; awkward.
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Etymology

From Middle English handles, from Old English *handlēas, from Proto-Germanic *handulausaz (“handless”), equivalent to hand + -less. Cognate with West Frisian hânleas (“handless”), German handlos (“handless”), Icelandic handlauss (“handless”).

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of handless?

"handless" (adj) means without any hands.

What are the different meanings of handless?

"handless" has 2 main meanings: 1. Without any hands; 2. Not handy; awkward.

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