Hānd'y, a.
a. [compar. HANDIER; superl. HANDIEST.] [D. handig, Dan. händig, handelig, haandelig.]
Sense 1. Performed by the hand. [Obs.] “To draw up and come to handy strokes.” Milton.
Sense 2. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit; skillful. “Each is handy in his way.” Dryden.
Sense 3. Ready to the hand; near; suited to the use of the hand; convenient; as, my books or tools are handy.