† ˈhandlings, adv. Obs.
[In OE. handlinga adv.; in ME. with adverbial gen.: see -ling, -lings.]
Hand-to-hand, at close quarters.
| c 1000 ælfric Hom. I. 386 Þæt he handlinga æniᵹne man acwealde. a 1300 Cursor M. 3933 Sammen handlinges wristeld þai. |