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English Dictionary: Handy	by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
handy adj easy to reach; "found a handy spot for the can opener" Synonym(s): handy, ready to hand(p) easy to use; "a handy gadget" skillful with the hands; "handy with an axe" n United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) Synonym(s): Handy, W. C. Handy, William Christopher Handy
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Handy \Hand"y\, a. [Compar. {Handier}; superl. {Handiest}.] [OE. hendi, AS. hendig (in comp.), fr. hand hand; akin to D. handig, Goth. handugs clever, wise.] 1. Performed by the hand. [Obs.] To draw up and come to handy strokes. --Milton. 2. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit. [bd]Each is handy in his way.[b8] --Dryden. 3. Ready to the hand; near; also, suited to the use of the hand; convenient; valuable for reference or use; as, my tools are handy; a handy volume. 4. (Naut.) Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.