Hand"i*cap, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Handicapped (-kpt); p. pr. & vb. n.
Handicapping.] To encumber with a handicap in any contest; hence, in
general, to place at disadvantage; as, the candidate was heavily
handicapped.
Hand"i*cap`per (-kp`pr), n. One who determines the conditions of a
handicap.
Hand"i*craft (hnd"*krft), n. [For handcraft, influenced by handiwork;
AS. handcrÊft.] 1. A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation;
handcraft. Addison.
2. A man who earns his living by handicraft; a handicraftsman. [R.]
Dryden.
Hand"i*crafts`man (-krfts`man), n.; pl. -men (- men). A man skilled or
employed in handcraft. Bacon.
Hand"i*ly (-*l), adv. [See Handy.] In a handy manner; skillfully;
conveniently.
Hand"i*ness, n. The quality or state of being handy.