adj
handly
Handly (adj) means Useful and convenient, or skilful with the hands.
adj
1
Useful and convenient, or skilful with the hands.
"George W. Greene's " Short History of Rhode Island" (1877) is a handly manual but nothing more."
— Peter George Mode, Source book and bibliographical guide for American church history (1921)
2
Relating to the hand; done with the hands.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English handly, handliche, equivalent to hand + -ly; compare German handlich ("handy, manageable") and Swedish handlig ("handy").
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of handly?
"handly" (adj) means useful and convenient, or skilful with the hands.
What is another word for handly?
Other words for "handly" include handy.
What are the different meanings of handly?
"handly" has 2 main meanings: 1. Useful and convenient, or skilful with the hands; 2. Relating to the hand; done with the hands.
