| 释义 |
ˈfar-hand, n. Sc.
[? f. far a. + hand.
But perhaps a corruption of farand, northern pr. pple. of fare to travel; cf. farandman.]
The condition or standing of an artisan who seeks employment away from home. Only in phrase at far-hand, and attrib.
1820Cleland Rise & Progr. Glasgow 32 Fee for a Stranger, or what is called at far-hand. Ibid. 38 The Crown receives Three Pounds for the stamp on the Far-hand tickets. Ibid., The Far-hand entrants are exempted from bucket-money. |