noun
handfast
Handfast (noun) means a firm grip on someone or something, or the power to keep them under control.
noun
1
A firm grip on someone or something, or the power to keep them under control.
2
An agreement between two people, especially a promise to marry.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English hondfast, the past participle of Middle English hondfesten ("to betroth"), from Old Norse handfesta ("to strike a bargain, pledge"), itself made up of hönd ("hand") and festa ("to fasten, fix, affirm"), perhaps ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root *pHst-.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of handfast?
"handfast" (noun) means a firm grip on someone or something, or the power to keep them under control.
What are the different meanings of handfast?
"handfast" has 2 main meanings: 1. A firm grip on someone or something, or the power to keep them under control; 2. An agreement between two people, especially a promise to marry.
