handing
/ˈhændɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: handings
Meaning · English
The act by which something is handed to somebody.
Noun
Examples
Silently and patiently did the doctor bear all this, and all the handings of negus, and watching for glasses, and darting for biscuits, and coquetting, that ensued […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “handing” mean?
The act by which something is handed to somebody.
Is “handing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.