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

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note of hand

In some countries a note of hand, with endorsement of each user, may make exchanges until it is covered with endorsements.

From Rural Health and Welfare by Fairchild, George Thompson

Joe drawed up a note of hand for Ike to sign, which Ike did; and Ike never thought no more about it.

From Quodlibet by Kennedy, John Pendleton

I heard him mumbling as he went downstairs: "I came to collect a note of hand for three thousand francs——" "Bravo, my dear Rochebrune, and a thousand thanks!" said Balloquet.

From Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 by Kock, Charles Paul de

The bundle of bank-notes which Herr von Osternau had returned to it on the previous day, after giving the note of hand to the Candidate, was gone.

From Quicksands by Streckfuss, Adolph

I knew very well that a tidy wench would be more apt to get hold of my carefully guarded note of hand than would any of my brawling comrades.

From Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale by J?kai, M?r