The exercise of superior power or strength; the use of force; coercion. Also: firm and decisive action. Formerly usually without article or possessive. Often after with, †by.
Origin
Old English. From strong + hand.
Definition of strong hand in US English:
strong hand
nounˌstrɒŋ ˈhand
The exercise of superior power or strength; the use of force; coercion. Also: firm and decisive action. Formerly usually without article or possessive. Often after with, †by.