handier

handy But.when they got a little bit handier they used to make the legs an' make a nice stool, you know, and .an' cover the side of it with a piece o' board. (ie cleverer with their hands, more competetent. Note that this term often has the meaning "nearer" "closer"...

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Summary:handy But.when they got a little bit handier they used to make the legs an' make a nice stool, you know, and .an' cover the side of it with a piece o' board. (ie cleverer with their hands, more competetent. Note that this term often has the meaning "nearer" "closer" etc. Different usage here) Yes J. D. A. WIDDOWSON Used I and Sup Not used Withdrawn