Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Handwriting on the Wall (The).

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Handsome = liberal.

Handycuffs.

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.


*Handwriting on the Wall (The).*

An announcement of some coming calamity. The allusion is to the handwriting on Belshazzar’s palace-wall announcing the loss of his kingdom. (Dan. v. 5–31.)	1

Handsome = liberal.

Handycuffs.

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