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 Definitions of empty-handed  [ˈɛmp ti]  

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Definition of 'empty-handed' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) empty-handed
having nothing in the hands.

2.  empty-handed
having achieved nothing.

3.  empty-handed
bringing no gift, donation, etc.

Etymology:  (1605–15)

Definition of 'empty-handed' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) empty-handed, unrewarded
having acquired or gained nothing
"the returned from the negotiations empty-handed"

2. (adj) empty-handed
carrying nothing in the hands

'empty-handed' - Nearby Entries  

emptiness  emptor  empty  empty-bellied  empty-handed  empty-headed  emptying  



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