Unhand: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
unhand
[ สnหhรฆnd ]
physical action
To 'unhand' something is to release or let go of it, usually after having held it in one's grasp. This term is often used in contexts where someone is asked to relinquish control or ownership of an object or to stop holding someone or something. 'Unhand' can imply a sense of urgency or forcefulness when the action is taken. Its usage is somewhat archaic but can still be found in literary contexts.
Synonyms
disengage, let go, release, relinquish
Examples of usage
- He was commanded to unhand the prisoner.
- The magician asked the audience to unhand their belongings.
- In a moment of anger, he was told to unhand her immediately.
Translations
Translations of the word "unhand" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desapertar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคกเคผเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช loslassen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melepaskan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะฟัััะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ puลciฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใๆพใ
๐ซ๐ท lรขcher
๐ช๐ธ soltar
๐น๐ท bฤฑrakmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุทูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ pustit
๐ธ๐ฐ pustiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆพๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ spustiti
๐ฎ๐ธ sleppa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะฑะตัะต ัะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแจแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ buraxmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ soltar
Etymology
The word 'unhand' is derived from Middle English, combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'reverse of' with 'hand', which refers to the hand as a part of the body or an action of holding. The earliest recorded uses can be traced back to the late 15th century. It can be observed in literature where characters are often seen requesting or demanding the release of someone or something from another's hold. The term carries a slightly formal or archaic tone, indicating that it is more commonly found in historical texts or dramatic literature than in everyday conversation. Over time, the usage of 'unhand' has diminished in modern English language, replaced by more contemporary phrases such as 'let go' or 'release'. However, it retains its significance in contexts requiring dramatic expression or emphasis on the act of releasing.