Hand"y (hănd"?), a.
[Compar. Handier (-ĭ*ẽr);
superl. Handiest.] [OE. hendi, AS.
hendig (in comp.), fr. hand hand; akin to D.
handig, Goth. handugs clever, wise.] 1.
Performed by the hand. [Obs.]
To draw up and come to handy
strokes.
Milton.
2. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous;
ready; adroit. "Each is handy in his way."
Dryden.
3. Ready to the hand; near; also, suited to
the use of the hand; convenient; valuable for reference or use; as,
my tools are handy; a handy volume.
4. (Naut.) Easily managed; obedient to
the helm; -- said of a vessel.