"redhanded" meaning in All languages combined

See redhanded on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more redhanded [comparative], most redhanded [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} redhanded (comparative more redhanded, superlative most redhanded)
  1. Alternative spelling of red-handed Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: red-handed
    Sense id: en-redhanded-en-adj-Weg8zroc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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