HANDY

handy. Handy, a. ready, dexterous, skilful, convenient

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Hand″y (hănd″y̆), a. [Compar. Handier (–ĭ‐ẽr); superl. Handiest.] [[OE. hendi, AS. hendig (in comp.), fr. hand hand; akin to D. handig, Goth. handugs clever, wise.]] 1. 1. Performed by the hand.
To draw up and come to handy strokes. Milton. 2. 2. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit. “Each is handy in his way.” Dryden.
3. 3. Ready to the hand; near; also, suited to the use of the hand; convenient; valuable for reference or use; as, my tools are handy; a handy volume.
4. 4. (Naut.) Easily managed; obedient to the helm; — said of a vessel.