handie
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.16 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Alternative form of handy (“hand; handjob”).
Example Sentences
- "With my handie patting as I sing my song; / Go to sleep, my dolly, do not keep me long."
- "If you like candy, / Come hold my handie."
- "“Saint Maarten’s Light! / My father’s name is Luutje, / My mother’s name is Jantje. / Give me something in my handie.” “Oh!” Jansje sat up straight to listen. “Did the people give you anything?” Klaas grinned. “Cookies, candies, apples, and sometimes pennies! I wish we celebrated Saint Maarten’s Night in my town,” he said longingly."
- "“Guess what I’ve got in my handie?” he asked."
Etymology
From hand + -ie.