unhand

Definition

To release from the hand; to let go.

Etymology

From un- + hand.

Example Sentences

• "He holds him with his skinny hand, "There was a ship," quoth he. "Hold off! unhand me, grey-beard loon!" Eftsoons his hand dropt he."
• "“Unhand' the lady!” said Vernon, in a severe tone, as, at the same time, he draw from his pocket a pistol. “Unhand her!” and he approached the lawyer"
• "As he dried the last toe, she said, “Thank you. You may now unhand my feet”"