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dishpan hands
noun plural but singular or plural in construction
: hands that are red, rough, and sore because of washing a lot of dishes
Full Definition of DISHPAN HANDS
: a condition of dryness, redness, and scaling of the hands that results typically from repeated exposure to, sensitivity to, or overuse of cleaning materials (as detergents) used especially in housework
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First Known Use of DISHPAN HANDS
1944
Medical Dictionary
dishpan hands
noun plural but singular or plural in construction dish·pan hands \ˈdish-ˌpan-\
Medical Definition of DISHPAN HANDS
: a condition of dryness, redness, and scaling of the hands that results typically from repeated exposure to, sensitivity to, or overuse of cleaning materials (as detergents) used in housework
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