handinessn.

Brit.

/ˈhandɪnᵻs/, U.S.

/ˈhændinᵻs/

Forms: 1600s handines, 1600s handinesse, 1600s– handiness.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: handy adj., -ness suffix.

Etymology: < handy adj. + -ness suffix.

1. The quality of being skilled with the hands; dexterity; expertise in manual work.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > [noun] > expertise or proficiency

craftOE

perfectionc1475

accomplement?c1525

proficiency1597

handiness1601

profection1605

expertnessa1616

provection1652

prowessa1668

proficience1713

adeptness1731

hability1840

expertise1868

expertship1880

expertism1886

wizardry1951

1601 T. Oliver New Handling of Planisphere (title page) Pleasant and profitable generally for all men, but especially such as would get handines in vsing the Ruler and Compasse.

1647 J. Trapp Comm. Epist. & Rev. (1 Pet. i. 12) Girding implies, 1. Readinesse, 2. Nimblenesse, handinesse, handsomenesse.

1652 W. Blith Eng. Improver Improved x. 65 Any Ingenious man may quickly attaine a handinesse, and dexterousnesse therein.

1674 R. Hooke Animadversions Machina Cœlestis 66 Without an acquired habitude and handiness by long practice and experience, nothing could be done to any certainty.

1740 Irregular Diss. Du Halde's Descr. China 53 Women are reserved for whatever requires more Handiness than Force.

1760 G. A. Stevens Hist. Tom Fool I. 166 They discover'd his extraordinary Handiness, in Operations of Dexterity.

1832 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. Aug. 1/2 I was surprised..to perceive the injury the little vessel had sustained, and the uncommon speed, handiness, and skill, with which it had been repaired.

1867 S. Smiles Huguenots Eng. & Ireland ii. 24 He could..do any sort of work requiring handiness and dexterity.

1918 Jrnl. Educ. (Univ. of Boston School of Educ.) 19 Dec. 619/2 A young man must sacrifice handiness or braininess if he went to school.

1988 M. Warner Lost Father viii. 71 It was Daedalian blood that accounted for the native handiness and wit and industry of the people of Ninfania.

2005 Mail on Sunday (Nexis) 2 Oct. 65 However much you dislike your ex, there will still be things that you appreciated about him: his handiness fixing the dripping tap.

2. The quality of being easily or readily handled or used; manageableness, manoeuvrability; (now frequently) convenience.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > advantage > convenience > [noun] > condition of being easily managed

manageableness1661

handiness1754

manageability1776

handleability1947

1754 New & Compl. Dict. Arts & Sci. III. 2390/1 Its [sc. the perambulator's] advantages are its handiness and expedition.

1778 Considerations on Breed & Managem. Horses 99 The custom of using oxen in the business of husbandry, has of late almost totally given place to the superior handiness of horses.

1831 Frederick Town (Maryland) Herald 5 Nov. 3/5 In short for production, handiness and convenience, it is equalled by but few farms in this county.

1879 Cassell's Techn. Educator ix. 166 The all-important qualities of stability when travelling, and handiness in turning.

1914 Electr. World 28 Nov. 1070/2 Think of the number of electrical men who have not considered the handiness of the electric toaster.

1987 W. Hagelund Whalers no More i. 12 The Brown seemed not only a happier ship, but also a better ship than the others—to us, at least. We took pride in her handiness, and she never failed us.

1998 Evening Standard (Palmerston North) (Nexis) 18 Apr. (Mag.) 7 Most will still appreciate the handiness of having milk brought to the gate.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	handiness
释义	handinessn. Brit. /ˈhandɪnᵻs/, U.S. /ˈhændinᵻs/ Forms: 1600s handines, 1600s handinesse, 1600s– handiness. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: handy adj., -ness suffix. Etymology: < handy adj. + -ness suffix. 1. The quality of being skilled with the hands; dexterity; expertise in manual work. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > [noun] > expertise or proficiency craftOE perfectionc1475 accomplement?c1525 proficiency1597 handiness1601 profection1605 expertnessa1616 provection1652 prowessa1668 proficience1713 adeptness1731 hability1840 expertise1868 expertship1880 expertism1886 wizardry1951 1601 T. Oliver New Handling of Planisphere (title page) Pleasant and profitable generally for all men, but especially such as would get handines in vsing the Ruler and Compasse. 1647 J. Trapp Comm. Epist. & Rev. (1 Pet. i. 12) Girding implies, 1. Readinesse, 2. Nimblenesse, handinesse, handsomenesse. 1652 W. Blith Eng. Improver Improved x. 65 Any Ingenious man may quickly attaine a handinesse, and dexterousnesse therein. 1674 R. Hooke Animadversions Machina Cœlestis 66 Without an acquired habitude and handiness by long practice and experience, nothing could be done to any certainty. 1740 Irregular Diss. Du Halde's Descr. China 53 Women are reserved for whatever requires more Handiness than Force. 1760 G. A. Stevens Hist. Tom Fool I. 166 They discover'd his extraordinary Handiness, in Operations of Dexterity. 1832 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. Aug. 1/2 I was surprised..to perceive the injury the little vessel had sustained, and the uncommon speed, handiness, and skill, with which it had been repaired. 1867 S. Smiles Huguenots Eng. & Ireland ii. 24 He could..do any sort of work requiring handiness and dexterity. 1918 Jrnl. Educ. (Univ. of Boston School of Educ.) 19 Dec. 619/2 A young man must sacrifice handiness or braininess if he went to school. 1988 M. Warner Lost Father viii. 71 It was Daedalian blood that accounted for the native handiness and wit and industry of the people of Ninfania. 2005 Mail on Sunday (Nexis) 2 Oct. 65 However much you dislike your ex, there will still be things that you appreciated about him: his handiness fixing the dripping tap. 2. The quality of being easily or readily handled or used; manageableness, manoeuvrability; (now frequently) convenience. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > advantage > convenience > [noun] > condition of being easily managed manageableness1661 handiness1754 manageability1776 handleability1947 1754 New & Compl. Dict. Arts & Sci. III. 2390/1 Its [sc. the perambulator's] advantages are its handiness and expedition. 1778 Considerations on Breed & Managem. Horses 99 The custom of using oxen in the business of husbandry, has of late almost totally given place to the superior handiness of horses. 1831 Frederick Town (Maryland) Herald 5 Nov. 3/5 In short for production, handiness and convenience, it is equalled by but few farms in this county. 1879 Cassell's Techn. Educator ix. 166 The all-important qualities of stability when travelling, and handiness in turning. 1914 Electr. World 28 Nov. 1070/2 Think of the number of electrical men who have not considered the handiness of the electric toaster. 1987 W. Hagelund Whalers no More i. 12 The Brown seemed not only a happier ship, but also a better ship than the others—to us, at least. We took pride in her handiness, and she never failed us. 1998 Evening Standard (Palmerston North) (Nexis) 18 Apr. (Mag.) 7 Most will still appreciate the handiness of having milk brought to the gate. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1601
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