handtame

English

adj
Definitions
  • Tame and accustomed to being held in the hand; (by extension) mild; meek; humble; docile

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English handtame inherited from Old English handtam (tame enough to be handled) inherited from *handutam com from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English tame.

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English

tame

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