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Meaning of handygripes | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Seizure by, or grasp of, the hand; close quarters in fighting.

obsolete, plural, plural-only

Examples

“For now the mastives, charging home, / To blows and handygripes were come:”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Handyman handyman's special Handymen handyperson handystroke handywoman

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