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May 26, 2012
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emp•ty-hand•ed



Pronunciation: (emp'tē-han'did), [key]
—adj.
1. having nothing in the hands, as in doing no work: While we were carrying out the luggage, he stood by empty-handed.
2. having gained nothing: to return from a quest empty-handed.
3. bringing no gift, donation, etc.: They came to the birthday party empty-handed.

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