note of hand

American  

noun

1. promissory note.

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note of hand British  

noun

1. another name for promissory note

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Etymology

Origin of note of hand

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

He mingled now with those within whose veins The blood ran pure—the magnates of the land— Hail'd them as his companions and his friends, And lent them money and his note of hand.

From Fanny With Other Poems by Halleck, Fitz-Greene

"If you would prefer it, I will take your note of hand for the amount of the shares, payable, say, in three months' time."

From The Wicked Marquis by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

Ralph was silent for several minutes; then he said— "Is this mortgage or note of hand or bill of sale—or whatever it is—for a large amount?"

From The Squire's Daughter by Hocking, Silas K(itto)

On the other side, it may be admitted that Richard made use of the Abbey's resources; we have his note of hand for a loan of �100, dated September 11, 1397.

From William de Colchester Abbot of Westminster by Pearce, Ernest Harold

"A note of hand, and without security, I believe."

From Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century by Banks, Nancy Huston