Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HANDIGRIP, n. A handhold (Sh. 1956); specif. “a place on the inside of a boat — usually the upper end of a timber — which is intended for a handhold in hauling a boat up or down” (Ork. 1929 Marw., Sh. 1956).
[Variant of Eng. handgrip; also found in Eng. from 16th cent. Cf. handiwork, handicraft, handicuff.]
