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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hand-money, n. [Hand n.] Ready money, cash. — 1639 Elgin Rec. I. 264.
Anye that pleisit to bye the samin for sewin merkis the boll hand money 1685 Walker Biog. Presb. I. 96.
It will be best for you to block with him, when you want hand-money