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HAND'LANGUAGE, n. The art of conversing by the hands. [Not in use.]
HAND'LE, v.t. [L. manus.] 1. To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold wit...
HAND'LEAD, n. A lead for sounding.
HAND'LED, pp. Touched; treated; managed.
HAND'LESS, a. Without a hand.
HAND'LING, ppr. Touching; feeling; treating; managing.
HAND'MAID HAND'MAIDEN, n. A maid that waits at hand; a female servant or attendant.
HAND'MILL, n. A mill moved by the hand.
HAND'SAILS, n. Sails managed by the hand.
HAND'SAW, n. A saw to be used with the hand.
HAND'SCREW, n. An engine for raising heavy timbers or weights; a jack.
HAND'SEL, n. 1. The first act of using any thing; the first sale. 2. An earnest;...
HAND'SOME, a. 1. Properly, dexterous; ready; convenient. For a thief it is so ha...
HAND'SOMELY, adv. Dexterously; cleverly; with skill. 1. Gracefully; with proprie...
HAND'SOMENESS, n. A moderate degree of beauty or elegance; as the handsomeness o...
HAND'SPIKE, n. A wooden bar, used with the hand as a lever, for various purposes...