Old English · word
hand
hand
Forms
- hand
Origin
Proto-Germanic *handuz, ‘hand’; its deeper ancestry is uncertain.
Note
A body part used for work became a way to speak of skill, help, and control.
Words sharing this root
handPractical help with carrying out work.handThe grasping extremity of the arm.handCharge of someone or something.handA person's distinctive style of handwriting.handThe set of cards held by a player.handbookA concise book of practical instructions or reference information.handcraftSkillful creation of objects by hand.handheldA device small enough to be held and used in one hand.handworkWork done by hand rather than by machine.underhandDone secretly or dishonestly.