Bloody hand

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:10:40

Blood"y hand` ().

1.

A hand stained with the blood of a deer, which, in the old forest laws of England, was sufficient evidence of a man's trespass in the forest against venison.

Jacob.

2. Her.

A red hand, as in the arms of Ulster, which is now the distinguishing mark of a baronet of the United Kingdom.

 

© Webster 1913.

del.icio.us Furl Facebook Digg StumbleUpon Reddit 1 C!
Y'know, if you log in, you can write something here, or contact authors directly on the site. Create a New User if you don't already have an account.