handyman

handyman
handyman (n.) 1872, from HANDY (Cf. handy) + MAN (Cf. man) (n.).

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  • handyman's special — fixer upper. * * * handyman s special US informal : a house that is being sold at a low price because it needs many repairs • • • Main Entry: ↑handyman handyman s special see ↑handyman • • • Main Entry: ↑special …   Useful english dictionary

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