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English word handsome comes from Middle English (1100-1500) hondsom

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hondsom (Middle English)

handsome (English)

(obsolete, said of things and people) Dexterous; skillful.. (of a man) Visually attractive; pleasant looking.. (of a woman) Striking, impressive and elegantly proportioned, though not typically beautiful.. Ample; moderately large.. Generous or noble in character.. Having a good appearance.. Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; appropriate. (transitive, obsolete) To [...]

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