handling

English

/ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.
  • (arts) The mode of using the pencil or brush; style of touch.
  • A criminal offence, the trade in stolen goods.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English handlinge inherited from Old English handlung (handling) suffix from English handle.

Origin

English

handle

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