n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1 a obsolete : to touch or manage with the hands also : to deal with b : FURL
2 : to lead, guide, or assist with the hand < hand a lady into a bus>
3 a : to give, pass, or transmit with the hand < hand a letter to her> b : to present or provide with < hand ed him a surprise>
– hand it to : to give credit to : concede the excellence of