note of hand
Example Sentences
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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
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
A few thousands on your simple note of hand?
From A Double Knot by Fenn, George Manville
"I have come," the visitor repeated, "to collect a note of hand for three thousand francs, due to-morrow; but to-morrow being a holiday, it falls due the day before."
From Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 by Kock, Charles Paul de
Barbu wrote at once a note of hand, gave it to the smart bustling sergeant, and the day after ten sacks of coal were brought and discharged in the coach-house.
From Six Women and the Invasion by Yerta, Gabrielle
