note of hand
Example Sentences
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Joe drawed up a note of hand for Ike to sign, which Ike did; and Ike never thought no more about it.
From Quodlibet by Kennedy, John Pendleton
And if you are so delicate, you can give me your note of hand.
From Trevethlan: Volume 1 A Cornish Story. by Watson, William Davy
"If you would prefer it, I will take your note of hand for the amount of the shares, payable, say, in three months' time."
From The Wicked Marquis by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
I'll bet my soul you've lent him a few hundred rupees, and then taken a note of hand for three thousand!
From Stories from Tagore by Tagore, Rabindranath
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
