note of hand
Example Sentences
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The farmer, after a moment's hesitation, dared to pronounce, too, the words "note of hand."
From Six Women and the Invasion by Yerta, Gabrielle
"Then any time you like to meet me at your lawyer's," David suggested, "I'll hand over the shares and you can sign a note of hand for the amount."
From The Wicked Marquis by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
Was there any bond or note of hand hidden away somewhere?
From Too Rich A Romance by Streckfuss, Adolph
No note of hand is ever exchanged, but the security of a substantial house-keeper is taken, who is termed “wás.”
From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis
He was already sufficiently startled by a letter from the Temple of the Tirthankers at Benares, enclosing a native banker's note of hand for three hundred rupees, and an amazing prayer to 'Almighty God.'
From Kim by Kipling, Rudyard
