Chapter Hammer-fish to Harmful of H by Soule's Synonymes

Handscrew, n. Jack.

Handsel, n. [Written also Hansel.] Earnest, first receipts, first-fruits, first gift, beginning of fortune, gift with promise.

Handsel, v. a. [Written also Hansel.]

1. Give a handsel or earnest to.

2. Use for the first time, do for the first time.

Hands off. Forbear, desist, keep off, don’t touch it, let it alone.

Handsome, a.

1. Comely, well-formed, well-proportioned, stately, fine-looking.

2. Graceful, easy, becoming, appropriate.

3. Generous, liberal, disinterested, noble, magnanimous.

4. Ample, sufficient, plentiful, large.

Hand to hand. In close fight.

Handwriting, n. Hand, chirography, style of penmanship.

Handy, a.

1. Dexterous, adroit, ready, expert, skilful, skilled, clever.

2. Convenient, near, at hand, close at hand.

Hang, v. a.

1. Suspend.

2. Execute (by the halter), hang by the neck.

3. Attach (so as to swing).

4. Incline (the head), decline, drop, droop bend down, let droop.

5. Drape, adorn with hangings.