hand money

noun

Money paid in hand to bind a contract; earnest money.

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Meanings

nounhand money (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableMoney paid in hand to bind a contract; earnest money.
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APA

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“hand money.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hand%20money. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hand money,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hand%20money.

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