note of hand
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of note of hand
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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Too many things had already been stolen; he required a note of hand; but Sainte-Brute never gave notes of hand.
From Six Women and the Invasion by Yerta, Gabrielle
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 Yerta, Gabrielle
The bearer of the note of hand gazed at me in blank amazement.
From Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 by Kock, Charles Paul de
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
If the owner timidly asked for a note of hand, the officer turned short round and shouted in his face: "I told you to bring me this at ten o'clock."
From Six Women and the Invasion by Yerta, Gabrielle
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