dead hand dead-grown • dead hand of the past · · · Info · Definitions · Synonyms · Characters · · dead hand · · Text Common · · Latin · · Scripts 9 · · Length 2 · · Syllables Definitions · · · (noun) real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation). Synonyms: mortmain, dead hand. · · Noun Definition 1 (noun) the oppressive influence of past events or decisions. Synonyms: dead hand, dead hand of the past, mortmain. · · Noun Definition 2 Synonyms · · · mortmain · · Synonym 1 dead hand of the past · · Synonym 2 Characters · · space U+0020 a latin small letter a U+0061 d latin small letter d U+0064 e latin small letter e U+0065 h latin small letter h U+0068 n latin small letter n U+006E