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handly.

Synonym of handy.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Synonym of handy.

    not-comparable · rare
  2. Of or pertaining to the hand; manual.

    not-comparable · obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English handly, handliche; equivalent to hand + -ly. Compare German handlich (“handy, manageable”), Swedish handlig (“handy”).

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