cross-handed

English

adj
Definitions
  • Done with hands or forearms crossed over each other.
  • Done by crossing the hand to the other side of the body.
  • Involving two opposing directions.
  • (obsolete) back-Back-handed.

Etymology

Compound from English cross (grumpy) + English handed.

Origin

English

handed

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