The handwriting on the wall, a doom pronounced; an omen of disaster.
Dan. v. 5.
Hand"y (hnd"), a. [Compar. Handier (-*r); 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.