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

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Example Sentences

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note of hand

Barbu wrote at once a note of hand, gave it to the smart bustling sergeant, and the day after ten sacks of coal were brought and discharged in the coach-house.

From Six Women and the Invasion by Gabrielle Yerta

For what was requisitioned they obtained, if they insisted, a note of hand, often scribbled in pencil and almost illegible, but at least proving they had been deprived of something.

From Six Women and the Invasion by Gabrielle Yerta

What’s the use of his note of hand?

From The Vicar's People by George Manville Fenn

Mr. Thain suggested voluntarily that I should give him my note of hand for the amount.

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

I knew very well that a note of hand was as good as money, and was quite satisfied with the trade—only, the time of payment was too long distant to suit me.

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

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