redhanded

Definition

Alternative spelling of red-handed.

Example Sentences

• "Never seen 'im but onct—mought be a redhanded 'sass'n—ur a thief—ur—ur—ur anythin'!"
• "...the prosecuting attorney referred to the defendant as a “murderer” in one instance, and in another as a “redhanded murderer.”"
• "No, Yellow Hat had stupidly, I'm sure, jailed me in Fate's main vault!; he'd put a redhanded thief rover adrift but jailed in a warehouse of his main desire."