hand glass
noun
a small mirror with a handle.
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Origin of hand glass
First recorded in 1780–90
Words nearby hand glass
handfast, handfasting, hand-feed, hand, foot, and mouth disease, handful, hand glass, hand grenade, handgrip, handgun, handheld, handheld computer
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British Dictionary definitions for hand glass
hand glass
noun
a magnifying glass with a handle
a small mirror with a handle
a small glazed frame for seedlings or plants
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