Where Does the Term Short Handed Come from?

short-handed (adj.)
"having too few 'hands,'" 1794, from short (adj.) + -handed. The ice hockey sense is attested from 1939.

What does the phrase short handed mean?

: having, working with, or done with fewer than the regular or necessary number of people.

What is a shorthanded goal in football?

a. Having fewer players on the ice or playing area than the opposing team, usually because of a penalty. b. Scored by a team that is short-handed: a short-handed goal.

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