a.
Into their inmost bower,
Handed they went. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
As poisonous tongued as handed. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Handed is used in composition in the sense of having (such or so many) hands; as, bloody-handed; free-handed; heavy-handed; left-handed; single-handed. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who hands over or transmits; a conveyer in succession. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]