last hand

noun

obsolete
: the finishing touches : the final polish

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of last hand was in 1567

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“Last hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20hand. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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