on hand

English

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Definitions
  • (idiomatic) Available; ready; in stock.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *onhande derived from Old English onhende (demanding attention, on hand) inherited from Proto-Germanic *anahandijaz affix from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting).

Origin

English

hand

Gloss

style of penmanship, handwriting

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