In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
HANDIER
HANDY
handy, ready to hand
(adjective) easy to reach; “found a handy spot for the can opener”
handy
(adjective) skillful with the hands; “handy with an axe”
handy
(adjective) useful and convenient; “a handy gadget”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
handier
comparative form of handy
Anagrams
• Henriad, adherin
Source: Wiktionary
HANDY
Hand"y, a. [Compar. Handier; superl. Handiest.] Etym: [OE. hendi, AS. hendig (in comp.), fr. hand hand; akin to D. handig, Goth. handugs clever, wise.]
1. Performed by the hand. [Obs.] To draw up and come to handy strokes. Milton.
2. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit. "Each is handy in his way." Dryden.
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. (Naut.)
Definition: Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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