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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Handy, Handé, a. [e.m.E. handy (1535).] Ready with the hands. —a1500 Bk. Chess 1034.
Ane duke thare was, ane worthy handy man, That daylye faucht and … wan 1549 Banff Ann. I. 24.
Personis … that hes not [land] to susteyne thame [sc. cattle] vpone is suspectit to be mair hande to thair nychtboris corne ȝaird nor thair awin
