one half of his hand
half People have heard of rare instances where a man, upon retiring, claims "one half of his hand," that is, one-half of the income derived from his share. This would be what he would obtain if he employed a shareman to fish his part. W. J. KIRWIN FEB 1970 JH 3/70 Used I and Sup Used I Use...
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| Summary: | half People have heard of rare instances where a man, upon retiring, claims "one half of his hand," that is, one-half of the income derived from his share. This would be what he would obtain if he employed a shareman to fish his part. W. J. KIRWIN FEB 1970 JH 3/70 Used I and Sup Used I Used I Cp OED ~ n 7 f on the halves, DAE now dial. |
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