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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Hand
Anyone who performs some sort of manual labor (i.e., manipulates matter with the hands; works with one's hands). Also, a sailor.
"Near 2,000
hands
are said to be employed here in the manufactory of
shalloons, tammies and serges
."
English Gazette
(1778).
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