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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WEEL-HANDIT, ppl.adj. Also -ed. Good with one's hands, dexterous, deft, energetic in small matters.Ayr. 1838 Private MS.:
She appears a very active well handed clever woman.Kcb. 1902 Crockett Dark o' Moon vii.:
A weel-handed, through-gaun wife to ready your meat.Dmf. 1957:
A weel-handit lassie is very competent about the house.