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

Was there any bond or note of hand hidden away somewhere?

From Too Rich A Romance by Streckfuss, Adolph

Why is a note of hand like a rosebud?

From The Handbook of Conundrums by Ordway, Edith B.

"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)

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

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

Perhaps, if you had had strength and spirits enough, you would have felt offended by my offering a note of hand, or rather expressed it.

From Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends by Keats, John