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HAND'LE, L. manus.

1. To touch to feel with the hand to use or hold with the hand.

The bodies we daily handle--hinder the approach of the part of our hands that press them.

2. To manage to use to wield.

That fellow handles a bow like a crow-keeper.

3. To make familiar by frequent touching.

The breeders in Flanders--handle their colts six months every year.

4. To treat to discourse on to discuss to use or manage in writing or speaking. The author handled the subject with address. The speaker handled the arguments to the best advantage.
5. To use to deal with to practice.

They that handle the law knew me not. Jeremiah 2

6. To treat to use well or

How wert thou handled?

7. To manage to practice on to transact with.

You shall see how I will handle her.

HAND'LE, n. L. ansa.

1. That part of a vessel or instrument which is held in the hand when used, as the haft of a sword,the bail of a kettle, &c.
2. That of which use is made the instrument of effecting a purpose.
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Entry for 'Handle'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​h/handle.html.
 
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