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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Handy-trade, n. [Cf. Handy-art, -craft, etc.] A manual trade, a craft. —1664 Pitcairn Spiritual Sacrifice 523.
As in handy-trades, men would soon weary in following them, if no gain were. .expected
