Hand"y (hănd"&ybreve;), a. [Compar. Handier
(-&ibreve;*&etilde;r); superl.
Handiest.]
[OE. hendi, AS.
hendig (in comp.), fr. hand hand; akin to D.
handig, Goth. handugs clever, wise.]
1. Performed by the hand. [Obs.]
To draw up and come to handy
strokes.
Milton. 2. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit. "Each is handy in his way."
Dryden.
3. Ready
to the hand;
near; also, suited to the use of the hand; convenient; valuable for reference or use; as, my tools are handy; a handy volume.
4. (Naut.) Easily
managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.
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