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greenhand

greenhand is the alternative form of green hand.

Meaning of green hand

Noun

green hand (plural green hands)

  1. An inexperienced person.
    Synonyms:
    greenhorn, novice
    1. (especially) An inexperienced sailor.

Forms of greenhand

pluralgreenhands

Questions about greenhand

What is greenhand the alternative form of?
Greenhand is the alternative form of green hand.

Words near greenhand in the dictionary

  1. Greenhalgh
  2. Greenhalgh-with-Thistleton
  3. Greenhalghs
  4. Greenham
  5. Greenham Common
  6. greenhand
  7. greenhands
  8. greenhart
  9. Greenhaw
  10. Greenhaws
  11. greenhead

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