red-handedness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition of being caught with clear evidence of guilt.
  2. Bloodiness; murderousness.
  3. The condition of having red hands.

Word forms

red-handedness redhandedness

Etymology

From red-handed + -ness.

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