emp·ty-hand·ed
| \ ˌem(p)-tē-ˈhan-dəd
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Definition of empty-handed
1
: having or bringing nothing
2
: having acquired or gained nothing
came back empty-handed
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“Empty-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empty-handed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of empty-handed was in 1549
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