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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Han(d)sel, v. [ON. handselja or handsala.] In Orkney: To make over formally by shaking hands. —1438–9 Rec. Earld. Orkney 72.
To the mare sikkirnesse … the saide Johne hanselde the saide Thomas off the fornemmit land … and syne the saide Thomas hanselde Wat Fresell off the saide lande
