About The Word Handfast
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What's The Definition Of Handfast?Synonyms | Synonyms for Handfast: Related Terms | Find terms related to Handfast: See Also | Handfast In Webster's Dictionary \Hand"fast`\, n.
1. Hold; grasp; custody; power of confining or keeping.
[Obs.] --Shak.
2. Contract; specifically, espousal. [Obs.]
\Hand"fast`\, a. Fast by contract; betrothed by joining hands. [Obs.] --Bale. \Hand"fast`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Handfasted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Handfasting}.] To pledge; to bind; to betroth by joining hands, in order to cohabitation, before the celebration of marriage. [Obs.] \Hand"fast`\, n. [G. handfest; hand hand + fest strong. See {Fast}.] Strong; steadfast.[R.] --Carlyle. |
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