note of hand
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of note of hand
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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The farmer, after a moment's hesitation, dared to pronounce, too, the words "note of hand."
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
Was there any bond or note of hand hidden away somewhere?
From Too Rich A Romance by Streckfuss, Adolph
His creditors, hitherto most patient, besieged him, and in one case, where he had imprudently given his note of hand, he was threatened with a complaint to be lodged with his commanding officer.
From Quicksands by Streckfuss, Adolph
I'll bet my soul you've lent him a few hundred rupees, and then taken a note of hand for three thousand!
From Stories from Tagore by Tagore, Rabindranath
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