I . n.
1.
Palm and fingers.
2.
Palm, four inches ( in estimating the height of a horse ), ~-breadth.
3.
Side ( right or left ), direction, part.
4.
Skill, ability, talent, faculty, dexterity.
5.
Handiwork, workmanship.
6.
Mode of procedure, course, management.
7.
Agency, intervention, participation, share.
8.
Possession, control, power.
9.
Laborer, workman, operative, artisan, artificer, craftsman, employee.
10.
Index, pointer, indicator.
11.
Chirography, ~writing, style of penmanship.
12.
Handful, bunch ( usually of five ).
II . v. a.
1.
Give ( with the ~ ), transmit, present, pass by ~.
2.
Lead, conduct, guide.