handsaleadj.n.

Brit.

/ˈhan(d)seɪl/, U.S.

/ˈhæn(d)ˌseɪl/

Forms: 1600s– handsale, 1800s– ansl (English regional (Somerset)).

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: hand n., sale n.¹

Etymology: < hand n. + sale n.¹ In sense A. 1 as conjectural alteration of auncel n. (see discussion at that entry, and, for the supposed semantic motivation, quot. 1607 at sense A. 1). With the specific use as noun in sense ‘earnest money’ compare earlier handsel n. 4; it is possible that this use may show a folk-etymological alteration of that word.

A. adj.

†1. Designating a type of balance apparently similar to a small steelyard (steelyard n.²), used in weighing an article in the hand. Cf. auncel n. Obsolete.Chiefly following Cowell's conjecture (see quot. 1607 and note at auncel n.).

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the world > relative properties > measurement > measurement by weighing > equipment for weighing > [noun] > a weighing apparatus > other weighing apparatus

poundereOE

auncel1298

baublea1425

shaft1429

poundrelc1450

peson1459

trebuchet1550

handsale1607

trolley-scale1909

1607 J. Cowell Interpreter sig. G4^v/1 Awncell weight, as I haue beene informed, is a kinde of weight with scoles hanging, or hookes fastened at each end of a staffe, which a man lifteth vp vpon his forefinger, or hand and so discerneth the equalitie or difference betweene the weight and the thing weied... It may probably be thought to be called (awnsell weight, quasi hand sale weight) because it was and is performed by the hand, as the other is by the beame.

1691 Blount's Νομο-λεξικον (ed. 2) Auncel Weight (quasi Hand sale weight, or from Ansa, i. The handle of the Ballance).

1721 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. Auncel-weight, (Hand-sale Weight) a kind of ancient Instrument with Hooks fastened to each End of a Beam, which being raised upon the Fore-Finger, shewed the Difference between the Weight and the Thing weighed.

2. English regional (Somerset). Designating the weight of an article or articles estimated by holding it or them in the hand when making a purchase. rare.

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1888 F. T. Elworthy W. Somerset Word-bk. at Handsale weight How much a pound d'e gee vor they?—I can't tell nezackly; I bought em out-an-out by an-sl wauyt.

†B. n.

historical. A sale confirmed by the shaking of hands; the custom or practice of confirming a sale in this manner. Also: the earnest money (see earnest n.²) given to seal a bargain; cf. handsel n. 4. Obsolete.Chiefly paraphrasing or with reference to Blackstone (see quot. 1766).

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society > trade and finance > selling > a public sale > [noun] > other types of sale

rummage sale1756

handsale1766

trade sale1774

sheriff's sale1798

private treaty1858

asset sale1921

pre-sale1938

garage sale1966

tag sale1966

yard sale1976

car boot1995

society > trade and finance > payment > [noun] > payment by instalment or part-payment > an instalment > earnest money

earnest money1349

earnest1424

earnest penny1454

arles1487

bargain-penny1490

handsel1569

impress-money1617

depositum1623

fasting penny1650

deposit1737

arrha1754

handsale1766

fastening penny1811

sign-on1922

1766 W. Blackstone Comm. Laws Eng. II. xxx. 448 Antiently, among all the northern nations, shaking of hands was held necessary to bind the bargain; a custom which we still retain in many verbal contracts. A sale thus made was called handsale, ‘venditio per mutuam manuum complexionem’; till in process of time the same word was used to signify the price or earnest, which was given immediately after the shaking of hands, or instead thereof.

1882 A. Gibson Intermediate Law Exam. made Easy (ed. 3) 128 In connection with the sale of goods at common law explain the meaning of the terms (a) earnest, (b) handsale.

1892 Business Apr. 71 There was an ancient custom, which was deemed more or less necessary, for contracting parties to shake hands to signify the completion of the bargain. It was called handsale.

1896 Macmillan's Mag. Mar. 345/2 Hind..gave him twenty shillings to bear his charges. ‘This’, said he, ‘is for handsale sake’.

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

单词	handsale
释义	handsaleadj.n. Brit. /ˈhan(d)seɪl/, U.S. /ˈhæn(d)ˌseɪl/ Forms: 1600s– handsale, 1800s– ansl (English regional (Somerset)). Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: hand n., sale n.¹ Etymology: < hand n. + sale n.¹ In sense A. 1 as conjectural alteration of auncel n. (see discussion at that entry, and, for the supposed semantic motivation, quot. 1607 at sense A. 1). With the specific use as noun in sense ‘earnest money’ compare earlier handsel n. 4; it is possible that this use may show a folk-etymological alteration of that word. A. adj. †1. Designating a type of balance apparently similar to a small steelyard (steelyard n.²), used in weighing an article in the hand. Cf. auncel n. Obsolete.Chiefly following Cowell's conjecture (see quot. 1607 and note at auncel n.). ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > measurement > measurement by weighing > equipment for weighing > [noun] > a weighing apparatus > other weighing apparatus poundereOE auncel1298 baublea1425 shaft1429 poundrelc1450 peson1459 trebuchet1550 handsale1607 trolley-scale1909 1607 J. Cowell Interpreter sig. G4^v/1 Awncell weight, as I haue beene informed, is a kinde of weight with scoles hanging, or hookes fastened at each end of a staffe, which a man lifteth vp vpon his forefinger, or hand and so discerneth the equalitie or difference betweene the weight and the thing weied... It may probably be thought to be called (awnsell weight, quasi hand sale weight) because it was and is performed by the hand, as the other is by the beame. 1691 Blount's Νομο-λεξικον (ed. 2) Auncel Weight (quasi Hand sale weight, or from Ansa, i. The handle of the Ballance). 1721 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. Auncel-weight, (Hand-sale Weight) a kind of ancient Instrument with Hooks fastened to each End of a Beam, which being raised upon the Fore-Finger, shewed the Difference between the Weight and the Thing weighed. 2. English regional (Somerset). Designating the weight of an article or articles estimated by holding it or them in the hand when making a purchase. rare. ΚΠ 1888 F. T. Elworthy W. Somerset Word-bk. at Handsale weight How much a pound d'e gee vor they?—I can't tell nezackly; I bought em out-an-out by an-sl wauyt. †B. n. historical. A sale confirmed by the shaking of hands; the custom or practice of confirming a sale in this manner. Also: the earnest money (see earnest n.²) given to seal a bargain; cf. handsel n. 4. Obsolete.Chiefly paraphrasing or with reference to Blackstone (see quot. 1766). ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > selling > a public sale > [noun] > other types of sale rummage sale1756 handsale1766 trade sale1774 sheriff's sale1798 private treaty1858 asset sale1921 pre-sale1938 garage sale1966 tag sale1966 yard sale1976 car boot1995 society > trade and finance > payment > [noun] > payment by instalment or part-payment > an instalment > earnest money earnest money1349 earnest1424 earnest penny1454 arles1487 bargain-penny1490 handsel1569 impress-money1617 depositum1623 fasting penny1650 deposit1737 arrha1754 handsale1766 fastening penny1811 sign-on1922 1766 W. Blackstone Comm. Laws Eng. II. xxx. 448 Antiently, among all the northern nations, shaking of hands was held necessary to bind the bargain; a custom which we still retain in many verbal contracts. A sale thus made was called handsale, ‘venditio per mutuam manuum complexionem’; till in process of time the same word was used to signify the price or earnest, which was given immediately after the shaking of hands, or instead thereof. 1882 A. Gibson Intermediate Law Exam. made Easy (ed. 3) 128 In connection with the sale of goods at common law explain the meaning of the terms (a) earnest, (b) handsale. 1892 Business Apr. 71 There was an ancient custom, which was deemed more or less necessary, for contracting parties to shake hands to signify the completion of the bargain. It was called handsale. 1896 Macmillan's Mag. Mar. 345/2 Hind..gave him twenty shillings to bear his charges. ‘This’, said he, ‘is for handsale sake’. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.n.1607
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