Meaning
To release from the hand; to let go.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- Proto-Germanic *handuz Proto-West Germanic *handu Old English hand Middle English hond English hand English unhand From un- + hand.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: