English Explanatory Dictionary

hand down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To transmit in succession, as from father to son, or from predecessor to successor.
  2. To deliver (the decision of a court, etc.)
  3. To forward to the proper officer (the decision of a higher court).
  4. To donate (as second hand.)

Pronunciation

en-au-hand down.ogg

Word forms

hand down hands down handing down handed down

Derived words

hand-me-down
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