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   Handy (hăndˈy̆), a. [Compar. Handier (-ĭ‑ẽr); 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.]
   
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   To draw up and come to handy strokes. Milton.
   
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   2. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit. “Each is handy in his way.”  Dryden.
   
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   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.”
   
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   4. (Naut.) Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.
   
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