English Explanatory Dictionary

hand of glory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A charm made from the hand of a man executed by hanging, supposed to be able to unlock doors, render other people motionless, etc.

Word forms

hand of glory hands of glory

Etymology

Perhaps from a confused reference to the mandrake plant, which is mandragore in French, while hand of glory would be main de gloire.

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