raise a hand against



raise a hand against

Also, lift one's hand against. Threaten to hit or actually hit, as in She's never raised a hand against the children. [First half of 1500s]
See also: hand, raise

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ZdzisŁAwazjee-SWAH-vahPolish
&Thorn;One-Ancient Scandinavian
Caitria-Irish
Olavo-Portuguese
Nikita (1)nee-KEE-tah (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian
Ramessu-Ancient Egyptian