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

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 Adolph Streckfuss

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 John Keats

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 Rabindranath Tagore

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 George Thompson Fairchild

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