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handbill

[ hand-bil ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a small printed notice, advertisement, or announcement, usually for distribution by hand.

handbill

/ ˈhændˌbɪl /

First recorded in 1745–55; hand + bill ¹

Doran stated that he was the author of the handbill distributed in Everett prior to the attempted meeting of November 5th.

He went on with a long, rambling tale about making a mistake in printing the handbill.

Promptly on Monday Dr. Willis issued a handbill offering $200 reward for the recovery of his runaway.

The doctor, having examined the handbill, said that the lady was quite right, and pointed significantly to the bag of money.

He pulled a big red handbill out of his pocket and unfolded it.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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